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Microstructure and evolution of a barium fluorozirconate crystal in a ZrF/sub 4/-BaF/sub 2/-LaF/sub 3/-AlF/sub 3/-NaF glass

Journal Article · · J. Am. Ceram. Soc.; (United States)
The evolutionary growth of one type of crystal in our ZrF/sub 4/-BaF/sub 2/-LaF/sub 3/-AlF/sub 3/-NaF glasses is examined. The crystal was found to be a complex structure consisting of five coexisting barium fluorozirconate phases. In the initial very low bi-refringent crystal, the principal phase was ..beta..-ZrF/sub 4/ BaF/sub 2/. Later crystal growth occurred on top of the initial crystal, and was identified as ..beta..-2ZrF/sub 4/ . BaF/sub 2/. A strong scattering center was found at the center of some of the crystals and this was identified as elemental platinum.
Research Organization:
Naval Research Lab., WA, DC 20375
OSTI ID:
7195134
Journal Information:
J. Am. Ceram. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Am. Ceram. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 69:8; ISSN JACTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English