The domain structure of β-In2S3 “single crystals” due to the ordering of indium vacancies

Antiphase Boundaries and Twins Associated with Ordering of Indium Vacancies in β‐In2S3

“…The twinningphenomenon was also studied by Goodyear and Steigmann [3] using optical techniques and X-ray diffraction. Observations by transmission electron mircoscopy and diffraction by the present authors fully approved the proposed model [4]. Hatwell et al [2] also found by thermal analysis a second transition at a higher temperature (750 "C).…”

A Novel in Situ Oxidization–Sulfidation Growth Route via self-Purification Process to β-In2S3 Dendrites

“…One-third of the tetrahedral metal ion sites remains empty and they are ordered in a 4 1 screw axis by alignment of three spinel blocks along the c-axis of the crystal. The primitive unit cell of b-In 2 S 3 chosen for the account of the normal modes of vibrations is reduced by one-half along the c-axis unit cell (32)(33)(34). The space group isomorphic to the point group of b-In 2 S 3 is D 4h :…”

Important Phase Control of Indium Sulfide Nanomaterials by Choice of Indium(III) Xanthate Precursor and Thermolysis Temperature

“…Another encounter of the phenomenon is reported by Bessergenev et al where the polymorphism is observed in thin films deposited from the vapours of [In(S 2 CO i Pr) 3 ] at different temperatures; deposition is however conducted at reduced pressure. α ‐In 2 S 3 sometimes is expressed as cubic β ‐In 2 S 3 , due to their structural relationship inferred by the ordering of the vacant indium tetrahedral sites, the phenomenon is explained by van Landuyt et alPistor et al further outlines the confusion perpetuated by the contradictory literature on the α‐β‐ γ polymorphism of In 2 S 3 , centred mostly on thermal stability of the phases which is known to follow either the α‐β‐ γ or β‐α‐ γ order with increase in temperature. According to the literature analysis of Pistor et al α‐In 2 S 3 can exist as a low temperature phase when it is sulfur‐deficient, thus resulting in the α‐β‐ γ order.…”