Controlled Preparation and X-Ray Investigation of Cadmium Sulfide

Abstract

A furnace for the controlled preparation of cadmium sulfide () by the vapor phase method is described. A constant rate of evaporation of the cadmium metal is maintained so that any changes in the ratio of Cd to S, or in the speed of reaction, can be made. Inserts fitted into the reaction tube allow the quick removal of the formed without cooling the furnace. By controlled operation of the reaction furnace, a uniform crystal habit was obtained. X‐ray diffraction analysis showed lattice imperfections to be present in and crystals.