Analysis of Moisture and CO(2) Uptake in Anhydrous CdCl(2) Powders Used for Vapor CdCl(2) Treatment of CdS/CdTe PV Devices

Conference · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2000

OSTI ID:909202

Mazur, T; Gessert, T; Martins, G; Curtis, C

Water and CO(2) uptake in CdCl(2) powder precursors was investigated using thermogravimetric analysis/Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (TGA/FTIR). Exposure of powders under ambient conditions shows that a steady-state hydration level near 9% (by weight) is achieved after brief exposure to room air.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC36-99-GO10337
• OSTI ID: 909202
• Resource Relation: Conference: Program and Proceedings: NCPV Program Review Meeting 2000, 16-19 April 2000, Denver, Colorado; NREL/BK-520-28064
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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