Observation of a new gettering mechanism in (Hg, Cd)Te
1984
Abstract A new gettering mechanism is proposed for substitutional impurities which diffuse by an interstitial process. In this mechanism, an externally imposed gradient of self interstitials generates a gradient in impurity interstitials leading to the segregation of fast diffusing impurities to low interstitials, high vacancy regions. Data are presented to support this model in (Hg, Cd)Te alloys, as well as explicitly rule out gettering by dislocations, by segregation to precipitates, or by enhanced solubility arising from the interaction of the impurity with a varying Fermi level.
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