Understanding solid-state microwave synthesis using the diamond-like semiconductor, AgInSe{sub 2}, as a case study
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave, Mellon Hall 302, Pittsburgh, PA 15282 (United States)
An investigation of the solid-state microwave synthetic method was performed using AgInSe{sub 2} as a model system. Sample volume, irradiation time and grinding time of reactants were investigated in order to determine the effect that these variables have on the phase purity of the reaction product. In addition, the reaction mechanism was probed by carrying out irradiation experiments using the constituent elements and binary mixtures. AgInSe{sub 2} samples synthesized via solid-state microwave irradiation were compared to a sample that was synthesized via high-temperature solid-state synthesis in a furnace. Powder X-ray diffraction, differential thermal analysis and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy in the UV/vis/near IR region were used to characterize all reaction products.
- OSTI ID:
- 21000598
- Journal Information:
- Materials Research Bulletin, Vol. 42, Issue 3; Other Information: DOI: 10.1016/j.materresbull.2006.09.025; PII: S0025-5408(06)00394-1; Copyright (c) 2006 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0025-5408
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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