Experimental study of the proposed super-thermal-conductor - BAs
At a Glance
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| Publication Date | 2015-02-16 |
| Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
| Authors | Bing Lv, Yucheng Lan, Xiqu Wang, Qian Zhang, Yongjie Hu |
| Institutions | University of Houston, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |
| Citations | 90 |
Abstract
Section titled āAbstractāRecent calculations predict a super-thermal-conductivity of ā¼2000 Wmā1 Kā1, comparable to that of diamond, in cubic boron arsenide (BAs) crystals, which may offer inexpensive insulators with super-thermal-conductivity for microelectronic device applications. We have synthesized and characterized single crystals of BAs with a zinc blende cubic structure and lattice parameters of a = 4.7830(7) Ć . A relatively high thermal conductivity of ā¼200 Wmā1 Kā1 is obtained, close to those of best non-carbon crystal insulators, such as SiC, although still an order of magnitude smaller than the value predicted. Based on our XPS, X-ray single crystal diffraction, and Raman scattering results, steps to achieve the predicted super-thermal conductivity in BAs are proposed.
Tech Support
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