Grain-size effect on pressure-induced semiconductor-to-metal transition in ZnS

Jianzhong Jiang, Leif Gerward, D. Frost, R. Secco, J. Peyronneau, J.S. Olsen

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Abstract

The grain-size effect on the semiconductor-to-metal transition in ZnS has been investigated by in situ high-pressure electrical resistance and optical measurements. It is found that the grain-size effect can elevate the transition pressure of ZnS in a larger pressure range. On the basis of the results obtained and results reported in the literature, we demonstrate that the dangers of using the transition pressures of the II–VI compounds as pressure calibrators without a detailed knowledge of their grain-size effects on the transition pressures cannot be overstressed. ©1999 American Institute of Physics.
Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Applied Physics
Volume86
Issue number11
Pages (from-to)6608-6610
ISSN0021-8979
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1999

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