Naturally occurring vapor-liquid-solid (VLS) Whisker growth of germanium sulfide
January 1, 1974
The first naturally occurring terrestrial example of vapor-liquid-solid (VLS) growth has been observed in condensates from gases released by burning coal in culm banks. Scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and energy dispersive analysis indicate that the crystals consist of elongated rods (≈ 100 μm) of germanium sulfide capped by bulbs depleted in germanium.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Title | Naturally occurring vapor-liquid-solid (VLS) Whisker growth of germanium sulfide |
| DOI | 10.1016/0022-0248(74)90132-8 |
| Authors | R. Finkelman, R.R. Larson, E.J. Dwornik |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Journal of Crystal Growth |
| Index ID | 70010255 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |