Abstract
The bulk modulus and thermal expansion of Zn3P2 has been investigated at pressures up to 21GPa and temperatures down to 100K. The experimental zero-pressure bulk modulus is 80.7 ± 1.8GPa, in accordance with the bulk modulus scaling and lattice properties of the related compound Cd3P2. A tetragonal to orthorhombic phase transformation occurs above 11GPa with a relative volume change of-7.1%. Values for the thermal expansion coefficient are reported at 293, 200 and 100K.
Original language | English |
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Journal | High Pressure Research |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 39-42 |
ISSN | 0895-7959 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- Thermal expansion
- Synchrotron radiation
- Phase transformation
- Bulk modulus