High-temperature resistivity of Ti1-X Al X alloys

We have measured the high-temperature resistivities of dilute Ti_1-x Al _x alloys withx0.135 up to 1100 K (2.6 _D , where _D is the Debye temperature). We observe that possesses a strong downward deviation from a linear temperature-dependence at high temperatures (several hundred degrees Kelvin). Eventually, saturates to a constant. This non-Bloch-Grüneisen-like behavior is compared with the predictions of current theories.     

Electronic transport properties of double layer metallic films

Size effect modifications of the normal and Hall resistivities for copper and copper-ferromagnetic amorphous double layer metallic films are studied vs. the thickness of copper deposited on the top of the amorphous substrate. Experimental data are compared with calculations derived from the Fuchs-Sondheimer theory, as developed by Bergmann. For copper, one can see that the size effect on the resistivity tends to approach the theoretical behaviour when the deposition of the copper film on the substrate is uniform, as on an amorphous metallic film. The calculation of the Hall resistivities for the double layer samples reproduces quite well the experimental values obtained in correspondence to a magnetic field higher than the saturation induction of the samples. These results suggest that the theory could achieve better results than those found by Bergmann if certain simplifications are avoided.     

Critical behavior of electrical resistivity in amorphous Fe-Zr alloys

Electrical resistivity (ρ) of the amorphous (a-)Fe_100−c Zr _c (c=8.5, 9.5 and 10) alloys has been measured in the temperature range 77 to 300 K, which embraces the second-order magnetic phase transition at the Curie temperature point T _c. Analysis of the resistivity data particularly in the critical region reveals that these systems have a much wider range of critical region compared to other crystalline ferromagnetic materials. The value of T _c and specific heat critical exponent, α has the same values as those determined from our earlier magnetic measurements. The value of α for all the present investigated alloys are in close agreement with the values predicted for three-dimensional (3D) Heisenberg ferromagnet systems, which gives contradiction to the earlier results on similar alloys. It is observed from the analysis that the presence of quenched disorder does not have any influence on critical behavior.     

The electrical resistivity of amorphous alloys at low temperatures

Measurements of the temperature- and magnetic field dependence of the electrical resistance of some metallic glasses are presented. The data obtained for Cu₅₇Zr₄₃, Cu₄₀Zr₆₀ and Pd₃₀Zr₇₀ demonstrate that deviations from the high temperature behaviour extrapolated to low temperatures are caused by superconducting effects. The paraconductivity which is strongly enhanced in amorphous alloys is shown to agree quite well with theoretical models. The normal state resistance does not saturate down to temperatures of about 2 K. It still exhibits a negative temperature coefficient of the resistivity.     

Calculation of the electrical resistivity of amorphous Sn-noble metal alloys

The absolute value and temperature dependence of the electrical resistivity of amorphous AuSn and CuSn alloys have been calculated on the basis of the generalized Faber-Ziman theory. The partial structure factors of the amorphous AuSn alloys were calculated for a modified microcrystallite model using the electron diffraction data for the average structure factor. The experimentally observed difference of the temperature dependence of the resistivity in the AuSn and the CuSn series is found to be largely due to the different atomic pseudopotentials for the noble metal component in these alloys.     

Effect of high electric field on the dc conduction of TeO2-V2O5-MoO3 amorphous bulk material

Effect of high electric field on the dc conductivity of TeO₂-V₂O₅-MoO₃ amorphous bulk samples with different molar ratio of each component was investigated with gap-type electrode arrangement. At low electric fields, the current-voltage (I–V) characteristics has a linear shape, while at high electric fields (>10³ V/cm), bulk samples show nonlinear behavior (nonohmic conduction) and current-voltage characteristics shows increasing deviation from Ohm’s law with increasing current density. High-field effect of Pool-Frenkel type was observed at electrical fields about 10³−10⁴ V/cm. In addition, positive deviation from Pool-Frenkel effect was observed when a field higher than about 10⁴ V/cm was applied.     

Ion-beam mixing kinetics of Fe-Al multilayers studied by in situ electrical resistivity measurements

The ion-beam mixing of Fe-Al evaporated multiple-layer films has been investigated by measuring continuously the electrical resistivity of the samples during the bombardment. The experimental curves exhibit a tendency toward a saturation process and allow the determination of the critical dose corresponding to the total mixing of the multiple-layer film. The variations of the volume fraction of intermixed atoms as a function of the ion dose have been deduced and a semi-empirical model is proposed to explain the observed kinetics.     

Charged particle erosion of solid rare gases and dilute rare gas alloys

We present the first experimental results on electron-induced erosion of solid neon. The measurements are interpreted qualitatively within a new model invoking excitation transport by free excitons and their subsequent decay at the surface. The model accounts for the magnitude of the observed yield and the energy dependence. A theoretically predicted decrease in the erosion yield due to doping with a heavier rare gas, in casu argon, has been observed experimentally. The strong influence of very small amounts of different types of impurities makes sample purity a crucial problem in investigations of the erosion of solid rare gases.     

ESCA studies of Ni-Cr alloys

ESCA examination on Ni-Cr alloys has shown that a thin passive film was formed after 24 h immersion in 0.1 M NaCl. The film contained only chromium oxide in the form of Cr₂O₃. Electrochemical techniques according to ASTM G59 and ASTM G5 were used for the determination of the relative corrosion rate of the alloys. Both Ni-10 wt. % Cr and Ni-20 wt. % Cr alloys showed a slightly higher corrosion rate than the Ni-40 wt. % Cr alloy.The present ESCA study of the Ni-Cr system is part of our programme which involves an examination of the four binary alloy systems Fe-Si, Cr-Co, Ni-Cr, and Mo-Ni [1]. The aim is to correlate the structure and composition of the passive films formed in 0.1 M NaCl to the corrosion behaviour in the same solution.     

Superconductivity and resistivity of amorphous niobium-germanium alloys

The superconducting transition temperature, T_c, and the normal state resistivity, π, for amorphous niobium-germanium alloys were shown to vary smoothly with composition. Most notably, no anomaly was observed in the amorphous state at the composition Nb₃Ge.     

ESCA studies of Fe-Ti alloys

Fe-Ti alloys containing 5 to 47% Ti have been studied by ESCA. The alloys were exposed to 0.1 M NaCl for 24 h under open-circuit potential (OCP) during which passive films were formed. The passive film consisted of FeO and TiO₂ in the inner layer while Fe₂O₃, water, and hydroxyl groups were present in the outermost monolayers, irrespective of composition. The thickness of the passive layer was reduced from 4.4 nm to 1.0 nm with increasing Ti content. The amount of iron oxide in the passive layer also decreased with increasing Ti. Electrochemical techniques according to ASTM G59 and ASTM G5 were used for the determination of the relative corrosion rate of the alloys. Alloys with 5–28% Ti showed a relatively high corrosion rate but that with 47 wt.% Ti had a much lower corrosion rates.     

The pressure- and temperature dependence of the electrical resistivity of some amorphous Fe-B alloys

We report measurements of the electrical resistivity of the amorphous alloys Fe₄₀Ni₄₀P₁₄B₆ (Metglas 2826). Fe₃₂Ni₃₆Cr₁₄P₁₂B₆ (Metglas 2826A) Fe₈₀B₂₀ (Metglas 2605) and Fe₇₅B₂₅ as a function of pressure and temperature. The pressure is varied between 0 and 12 GPa, the temperature between 1.2 and 380 K. At low temperatures the pressure dependence yields additional information on the scattering mechanism.     

Recovery of electrical resistivity in amorphous pdsi alloys after low temperature neutron irradiation

Measurements of electrical resistivity after low temperature fast neutron irradiation are made for amorphous Pd₈₀Si₂₀ and Pd₈₀Ni₂Sl₁₈ and then Pd₈₀Si₂₀ annealed at 230°C and 360°C, and the isochronal annealing curves are obtained. The resistivity increase of Pd₈₀Si₂₀ annealed at 360°C is about 10 times larger than that of amorphous alloys and no defined annealing stage is observed in amorphous alloys and Pd₈₀Si₂₀ annealed at 360°C. For amorphous Pd₈₀Si₂₀, about 60% of the resistivity increase by irradiation remains after annealing up to room temperature and these are discussed by the structural relaxation.     

Crystal-field induced anomalies in the thermoelectric power and electrical resistivity of amorphous cerium alloys

The amorphous alloys Ce₇₂Cu₂₈, Ce₈₀Au₂₀ and Ce₈₉Al₁₁ exhibit a pronounced maximum in the thermoelectric power near 50 K, together with a step-like increase of the electrical resistivity. This is interpreted in terms of a model invoking Kondo scattering from the cerium 4f states split by the local crystal fields of the amorphous matrix. The data for the alloys with Cu and Au indicate a narrow distribution of the overall crystalfield splittings. This hints at a rather uniform structural short-range order.     

Inherent submicroporosity and crystallization of amorphous alloys

The effect of inherent submicroporosity (regions with an excess free volume) in amorphous alloys on the regularities of their crystallization is investigated. Inherent submicroporosity arises in amorphous alloys prepared by quenching under different conditions. It is proved that this effect should be taken into account in the first stage of crystallization of amorphous alloys.     

Coexistence problem of magnetism and superconductivity

The recent development of the problem of coexistence of magnetism and superconductivity will be reviewed. The possible coexistence of superconductivity with various types of magnetism carried by localized magnetic moments and itinerant electrons is critically discussed in connection with several existing materials such as rare earth ternary compounds [(RE)Mo₆S₈, (RE)Mo₆Se₈ and (RE)Rh₄B₄], newly synthesized organic superconductors [(TMTSF)₂X] and Y₉Co₇. In order to obtain a coherent picture for the understanding the rich phenomena associated with the interplay between two mutually exclusive types of long-range order, a unified point of view based on a key concept of the partial gapping model proposed by the author is introduced as a working hypothesis.     

Aperiodic carbides formed by crystallization of amorphous Fe-C alloys

Hyperfine Interactions - The structures of new carbides formed by crystallization of amorphous Fe1−x C x alloys (0.29&;lt;0.32) have been investigated by diffraction and Mössbauer...     

Surface cleaning of metals by pulsed-laser irradiation in air

The surface-cleaning effect of metals was investigated using KrF-excimer-laser irradiation of metal surfaces in air. The laser-induced cleaning of copper, stainless steel and aluminum surfaces was studied. It is found that laser cleaning is an effective cleaning process for metals even if the metal surfaces are heavily contaminated. It is also found that short wavelength and pulse duration are necessary for laser surface-cleaning. The energy density of the laser pulse is an important parameter in the cleaning process. Low energy density results in a cleaner surface but a larger pulse number is required, whereas high energy density can achieve higher cleaning efficiency but the temperature rise can cause surface oxidation and secondary contamination. In contrast to the KrF-excimer-laser, the pulsed CO₂ laser is not effective in surface-cleaning. The mechanisms of laser cleaning may include laser photodecomposition, laser ablation and surface vibration due to the impact of the laser pulse. Laser cleaning provides a new dry process to clean different substrate surfaces and can replace the conventional wet cleaning processes such as ultrasonic cleaning with CFC and other organic solvents.