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 |