Unconventional synthesis methods for solid state materials
| Date/Time: | Thursday, 01 Nov 2018 from 4:10 pm to 5:00 pm |
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| Location: | Physics 3 |
| Phone: | 515-294-7377 |
| Channel: | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences |
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Syntheses using precursors with drastically different reactivity is a challenge. Borides are the examples of such synthetic targets, where synthesis is hampered by the inertness and high melting point of elemental boron. Although challenging to synthesize, borides exhibit interesting functionality and useful properties. We are interested in unconventional synthesis methods toward solid state materials, using reactive salt-like precursors. This synthetic route allows for the better mixing of the precursor powders. This method is suitable for "fast screening" of multicomponent systems comprised of elements with drastically different reactivities. Utilizing this synthesis method, new ternary phases boride and antimonide phases, containing transition metals have been synthesized. Their crystal structures, chemical bonding and physical properties will be discussed.