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Preparation and Properties of Polycrystalline ZnS for IR Applications

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Data are summarized on the optical and mechanical properties of polycrystalline ZnS prepared by different methods. Particular attention is paid to the effect of impurities on the properties of ZnS and the optimization of its performance parameters for IR optical applications.

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Yashina, E.V. Preparation and Properties of Polycrystalline ZnS for IR Applications. Inorganic Materials 39, 663–668 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1024567204605

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