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 161) 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 161
Activation Enthalpy for Conduction in NaCl-NaF Eutectic Composites
Temperature (C) | Orientation | Q (eV) |
50-120 | parallel | 0.69 |
120-550 | parallel | 0.95 |
120-450 | perpendicular | 1.20 |
450-550 | perpendicular | 1.48 |