Engineering topics

Clayton, J. C.

Publications and source records attributed to Clayton, J. C..

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NASA NTRS1986

Determining the Temperature Profile in a Cylindrical Sample

Power-series solution extrapolates from axial temperature profile. Thermal profile in homogeneous axisymmetric body determined throughout body if axial temperature profile known at any radius. New theory developed as aid in research on growth of mercury cadmium telluride for infrared detectors. In particular, applicable to Bridgman-Stockbarger growth, in which round cylindrical ampoule of molten ternary semiconductor is solidified directionally, from one end to other.

Clayton, J. C.↗

NASA NTRS1982

Transient and diffusion analysis of HgCdTe

Solute redistribution during directional solidification of HgCdTe is addressed. Both one-dimensional and two-dimensional models for solute redistribution are treated and model results compared to experiment. The central problem studied is the cause of radial inhomogeneities found in directionally solidified HgCdTe. A large scale gravity-driven interface instability, termed shape instability, is postulated to be the cause of radial inhomogeneities. Recommendations for future work, along with appropriate computer programs, are included.

Clayton, J. C.↗

NASA NTRS1980

Transient and diffusion analysis of Hg Cd Te

The solution of the one dimensional planar interface solidification problem is presented. Numerical solutions are applied to experimental solute profiles to determine the effective diffusion constant for Hg Co Te. Progress on the design and construction of a high gradient furnace is reported.

Clayton, J. C.↗