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α‐Cd13–xSb10 – The Devil is in the Details

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: A detailed study of the structure of α‐Cd13Sb10 was performed using a high quality single crystal obtained from a cadmium‐rich melt. The study clearly shows that this sample is cadmium‐deficient, and should more properly be labelled α‐Cd13–xSb10, but whether this is true in general for this phase, or if it is an effect of the precise conditions of synthesis remains unclear. Like for the similar zinc based compound, small differences in the cadmium (zinc) content may be crucial in determining the electronic transport properties of the material.

Source: Zeitschrift für anorganische und allgemeine Chemie

DOI: 10.1002/zaac.200900205

Authors: Simeon Ponou, Sven Lidin

Institution: Stockholm University

Language: English

Topic: Crystal Structures and Properties

Subfield: Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: Vetenskapsrådet

OpenAlex ID: W1949409404

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