The domain structure of β-In2S3 "single crystals" due to the ordering of indium vacancies

J. Van Landuyt, H. Hatwell, S. Amelinckx

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    Abstract

    In2S3 has a defective spinel structure. The indium ions in tetrahedral interstices disorder at 420° C whereas the indium ions in octahedral interstices disorder at 780° C. The order-disorder process is observed in the electron microscope and different types of interfaces resulting from the ordering of indium ions (or indium vacancies) are studied. It was possible to identify twins and anti-phase boundaries due to the ordering of tetrahedral indium ions and anti-phase boundaries resulting from the ordering of octahedral indium ions.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)519-528
    Number of pages10
    JournalMaterials Research Bulletin
    Volume3
    Issue number6
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Jun 1968

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • General Materials Science
    • Condensed Matter Physics
    • Mechanics of Materials
    • Mechanical Engineering

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