The conductivity of unidirectionally solidified eutectic composites was measured by using a direct-current method at temperatures ranging from 40 to 600C. The considerable anisotropy (table 160) was attributed to the fibrous microstructure of the eutectic structure.

E.Hartmann, V.V.Peller, G.I.Rogalski: Solid State Ionics, 1990, 37[2-3], 123-4

 

 

Table 160

Activation Enthalpy for Conduction

in NaCl-LiF Eutectic Composites

 

Temperature (C)

Orientation

Q (eV)

40-290

parallel

0.84

290-350

parallel

1.47

50-130

perpendicular

1.01

130-540

perpendicular

0.91

540-650

perpendicular

1.71