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Preparation and properties of native oxide film anodically grown on Hg0·8Cd0·2Te

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The process for forming the anodic oxide on Hg0·8Cd0·2Te using a constant voltage d.c. source is studied. The electrolyte is composed of 0·1 N KOH, 90% ethylene glycol and 10% water. Good, uniform, transparent and reproducible films are obtained when the pH of the solution is adjusted between 7 and 8 by using oxalic acid. The anodic oxide film shows an anti-reflection effect. HCl and NH4OH etch the oxide well and give a smooth polished surface of Hg0·8Cd0·2Te.

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    F R Chavda, G Tiwari & S C Gupta

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Chavda, F.R., Tiwari, G. & Gupta, S.C. Preparation and properties of native oxide film anodically grown on Hg0·8Cd0·2Te. Bull. Mater. Sci. 9, 219–223 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02744271

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