An analysis of the formation of bulk amorphous silicon from the melt
Journal Article
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· Metallurgical and Materials Transactions. A, Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science
- Harvard Univ., Cambridge, MA (United States). Div. of Engineering and Applied Sciences
The possibility of forming bulk amorphous silicon from the undercooled liquid is analyzed by calculations of the rates for homogeneous nucleation of the amorphous and crystalline phases, the rate of heterogeneous nucleation of the crystalline phase on the liquid-amorphous interface, and the possibility of crystallization of the amorphous phase in the solid state. It appears that bulk formation of the amorphous phase may be possible in appropriately seeded millimeter-sized samples. A new lower limit for the amorphous-liquid interfacial tension is presented as well.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 644327
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-970201--
- Journal Information:
- Metallurgical and Materials Transactions. A, Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science, Journal Name: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions. A, Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 29; ISSN 1073-5623; ISSN MMTAEB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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