Abstract
In situ small angle neutron scattering (SANS) was used to characterize the formation of the random 3-dimensional porous structure created during the dealloying of a Ag 0.7Au 0.3 alloy under potential control. Using a model developed by N.F. Berk for the scattering properties of random porous media, we were able to characterize the average ligament width as a function of time during the dealloying process. We find that the coarsening of the average ligament width is strongly dependent upon the value of the applied potential. Our results represent the first in situ nanoscale characterization of the 3-dimensional formation of porosity in a dealloying system under potential control.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Materials Research Society Symposium - Proceedings |
Editors | P.C. Andricacos, S.G. Concoran, J.L. Delplancke, T.P. Moffat, P.C. Searson |
Publisher | Materials Research Society |
Pages | 93-98 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Volume | 451 |
State | Published - 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Proceedings of the 1996 MRS Fall Meeting - Boston, MA, USA Duration: Dec 2 1996 → Dec 5 1996 |
Conference
Conference | Proceedings of the 1996 MRS Fall Meeting |
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City | Boston, MA, USA |
Period | 12/2/96 → 12/5/96 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials