Growth of GaN crystals from molten solution with Ga free solvent using a temperature gradient

被引:13
作者
Feigelson, BN
Henry, RL
机构
[1] USN, Res Lab, Washington, DC 20375 USA
[2] Geocenters Inc, Ft Washington, MD 20749 USA
关键词
solvents; growth from high temperature solutions; single crystal growth; GaN; nitrides;
D O I
10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2005.03.050
中图分类号
O7 [晶体学];
学科分类号
0702 ; 070205 ; 0703 ; 080501 ;
摘要
GaN bulk crystals are grown at moderate temperature and pressure from solution using solid GaN as the feedstock. Gallium-free solvents composed of Li3N plus fluoride salts enable GaN feedstock to be dissolved and transported through the liquid phase then deposited in a cooler location within the crucible. Growth parameters are presented along with characterization data collected for resulting GaN crystals. As a preliminary result, single crystals 0.5 mm long with a rhombic cross section (0.1 mm across) have been grown. The long axis of the crystals is aligned with the r direction. (c) 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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