title: Preparation and crystal growth of Na24Si136.
abstract: The synthesis and single crystal growth of clathrate-II Na(24)Si(136) is performed in one step applying the spark plasma treatment to the precursor Na(4)Si(4). The reported results demonstrate a new route to intermetallic compounds facilitated by the electric field and current. SPS is revealed to offer significant opportunities as a novel preparatory method for synthesis and crystal growth of solid state materials.
authors: Department of Physics, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 33620, USA.
authors: Matt
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authors: Beekman
authors: Michael
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authors: Baitinger
authors: Horst
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authors: Borrmann
authors: Walter
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authors: Schnelle
authors: Katrin
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authors: Meier
authors: George S
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authors: Nolas
authors: Yuri
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authors: Grin