The interaction between Ni3Si and Zn at 500C was investigated. The periodically layered structure was determined by using a combination of X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive spectroscopy. A general qualitative description describing the nucleation process of this periodically layered structure was presented.

A General Qualitative Description for the Initial Stages of Periodic Layer Formation in Ni3Si/Zn Diffusion Couples. X.Su, C.Liu, S.Yang, F.Yin, J.Wang: Scripta Materialia, 2010, 62[7], 485-7