Preparation and crystal growth of Na24Si136.
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.
Beekman
Matt
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Department of Physics, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 33620, USA.
Baitinger
Michael
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Borrmann
Horst
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Schnelle
Walter
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Meier
Katrin
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Nolas
George S
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Grin
Yuri
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