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 |