Growth conditions and crystal structure parameters of layer compounds in the series ZrSxSe2–x

Abstract

Single crystals of layer compounds with compositions ZrSxSe2–x, where x varies within the range 0 to 2, have been grown by the iodine vapour transport technique to widths of at least 5 mm. The mixed crystals are found to be isomorphous over the whole range of composition. Growth conditions and X-ray crystal lattice parameters have been determined for the series, and are compared with previously published values.