First-principles study of iron segregation into silicon [summation]5 grain boundary

Authors :: Shi, T.T.
Li, Y.H.
Ma, Z.Q.
Qu, G.H.
Hong, F.
Xu, F.
Yanfa Yan
Su-Huai Wei
Source :: Journal of Applied Physics. May 1, 2010, Vol. 107 Issue 9, 093713-1-093713-3
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: Several first-principles studies are conducted to explain the mechanisms involved in the iron segregation into silicon [summation]5 grain boundary. The stress is shown to be the main factor deciding the choice of the segregation site.

Subjects :: Silicon -- Electric properties
Iron compounds -- Electric properties
Physics

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