Modulation of Conductivity in Neutron-Irradiated Nanocrystalline β-SiC Through Trace and Dopant Elements
摘要
The analysis of radioisotopes of trace elements in silicon carbide (β-SiC) nanoparticles was conducted as a function of time following neutron irradiation. The concentration of trace elements and sample purity were determined using the k0-INAA technique. A comparative analysis was performed to examine the effects of trace and dopant elements on the electrical conductivity of β-SiC nanoparticles before and after neutron irradiation. Electrical conductivity was examined across frequency and temperature ranges pre- and post-irradiation. Following neutron irradiation, radiation-induced conductivity (RIC) was recorded in silicon carbide nanoparticles and explored as a function of frequency. The interdependence between the real and imaginary components of electrical conductivity was analyzed to determine the type of conductivity.