A DIFFUSION-MODEL FOR INDIUM IN HG1-XCDXTE

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作者
WONG, J [1 ]
ROEDEL, RJ [1 ]
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[1] ARIZONA STATE UNIV,CTR SOLID STATE ELECTR RES,TEMPE,AZ 85287
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10.1116/1.577305
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TB3 [工程材料学];
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0805 ; 080502 ;
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A model based on the known defect structure of Hg1-xCd(x)Te has been developed for explaining indium diffusion in this semiconductor. Based on a charged-vacancy mechanism, the model qualitatively predicts the correct trends for diffused samples which have been electroplated with indium. The diffusion coefficient predicted by the model has a weak mercury partial pressure dependence but a concentration dependence which increases linearly with the indium concentration. This is in agreement with published experimental results. In addition, the model also qualitatively explains why only a small fraction of the indium is ionized without resorting to the current explanation that the unionized portion is tied up as indium telluride (In2Te3).
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