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Humidity sensitive electrical conduction of ZnO-Ni/sub 1-x/Li/sub x/O heterocontacts

Journal Article · · J. Am. Ceram. Soc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6968830
Heterocontacts of p-n semiconductors were produced by mechanically pressing together polished surfaces of ZnO and Ni/sub l-x/Li/sub x/O sintered pellets. The electrical conductivity of the heterocontacts was highly sensitive to humidity. The sensitivity to changes in humidity was dependent on the surface finish of the pellets, the lithium dopant level in the NiO ceramic, and the porosity of the ZnO ceramic.
Research Organization:
Alcoa Labs., Alcoa Center, PA 15069
OSTI ID:
6968830
Journal Information:
J. Am. Ceram. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Am. Ceram. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 69:7; ISSN JACTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English