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Dominant type of atomic disorder in. cap alpha. -Al/sub 2/O/sub 3/

Journal Article · · J. Am. Ceram. Soc.; (United States)

Comparison of the energy of formation per defect, as deduced from experimental results on ..cap alpha..-Al/sub 2/O/sub 3/ doped with donors and acceptors on the basis of various models, with theoretical values calculated by Dienes et al for various disorder models shows closest correspondence of the experimental values with the smallest theoretical values (obtained for Schottky disorder). This indicates that the theoretical results are reliable and that Schottky disorder is the major type of atomic disorder in ..cap alpha..-Al/sub 2/O/sub 3/. Creep data on Al/sub 2/O/sub 3/:Fe by Hollenberg and Gordon make it possible to determine the enthalpy of Frenkel disorder of Al.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Southern California, Los Angeles
OSTI ID:
6345110
Journal Information:
J. Am. Ceram. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Am. Ceram. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 61:3-4; ISSN JACTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English