Abstract
The ( LS) 2Te 1 + x compounds have an orthorhombic subcell, with a layered structure and vacant Te sites, and a monoclinic superstructure ( a = b = 6.658, c = 13.657 Å, γ = 102°43′ for (HoS) 2Te 1.34). The order-disorder transition occurs at about 450°C. In the superstructure Te planes between ( L 4S) tetrahedra layers are ordered with B2 m symmetry; however, some sites remain partially vacant. The S atoms conserve mmm symmetry, but the metallic atoms are slightly displaced from their substructure position ( R = 0.037). Ordering occurs so that each Te plane can be oriented in two different ways. Therefore, there are two kinds of domains, with respect to a twinning rule. These domains are observed by direct-imaging high-resolution electronic microscopy and are about 100 Å wide.
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