The coefficients for Cu+ diffusion in the γ and β phases were measured by using a tracer technique (table 69) It was found that diffusion in the γ phase obeyed an Arrhenius relationship, with an associated activation energy of 1.4eV.

J.E.Jørgensen, J.X.M.Z.Johansson, K.Sköld: Journal of Solid State Chemistry, 1992, 98[2], 263-8

 

 

Table 69

Diffusion of Cu+ in CuCl

 

Temperature (K)

Phase

D (cm2/s)

583

γ

7.2 x 10-8

608

γ

3.4 x 10-7

624

γ

6.7 x 10-7

654

γ

1.6 x 10-6

674

γ

3.1 x 10-6

688

β

2.5 x 10-5

693

β

2.8 x 10-5