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Large-scale synthesis of neodymium hexaboride nanowires by self-catalyst

Authors :
Ding, Qiwei
Zhao, Yanming
Xu, Junqi
Zou, Chunyun
Source :
Solid State Communications. Jan2007, Vol. 141 Issue 2, p53-56. 4p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Abstract: Large scale NdB6 nanowires have been successfully fabricated for the first time using a self-catalyst method with Nd powders and boron trichloride (BCl3) gas mixed with hydrogen and argon. X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) were used to characterize the samples. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) reveals that the NdB6 nanowires are single crystals with cubic structure. Our investigation forms part of a series of studies for finding comparatively inexpensive methods to prepare RB6 nanomaterials. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00381098
Volume :
141
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Solid State Communications
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23209244
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssc.2006.10.001