Abstract
Polycrystalline and single crystalline samples of CaFe2As 2 were prepared by using different fabrication routes. These samples show evident differences in both phase transition temperatures and transport properties depending on fabrication conditions. TEM observations reveal a rich variety of structural phenomena in these materials, such as a tweed-like pattern in self-flux samples, a structural modulation along the 〈1 1 0〉tetra direction in the polycrystalline sample, and complex dislocation networks in the Sn-flux samples. Careful analysis shows that the twinning domains arising from the tetragonal-to-orthorhombic phase transition belong to the δ-type.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 420-422 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- C. Electron microscopy
- D. Defects
- D. Microstructure
- D. Phase transitions
- D. Spin-density waves