Studying the mechanical properties of (Cu1–xAgx)7GeS5I mixed crystals by using the micro-indentation method

Abstract

(Cu1–xAgx)7GeS5I mixed crystals were grown using the Bridgman–Stockbarger method. The hardness dependences on the indentation depth profiles in (Cu 1–x Ag x ) 7 GeS 5 I mixed crystals were investigated. The measurements of mechanical parameters were performed at the room temperature by using the micro-indentation method. Variations of the hardness of (Cu 1–x Ag x ) 7 GeS 5 I mixed crystals were interpreted in the framework of the deformation gradient model. The influence of cation Cu→Ag substitution on mechanical parameters of (Cu 1–x Ag x ) 7 GeS 5 I mixed crystals was studied.

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V. V. Bilanych

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  • EP ID EP416045
  • DOI 10.15407/spqeo21.03.273
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V. V. Bilanych (2018). Studying the mechanical properties of (Cu1–xAgx)7GeS5I mixed crystals by using the micro-indentation method. Semiconductor Physics, Quantum Electronics and Optoelectronics, 21(3), 273-276. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-416045