What is the meaning of In/Zn = 1 at.% in doping purposes?

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The discussion revolves around the interpretation of the notation In/Zn = 1 at.% in the context of doping materials, specifically focusing on the relationship between indium and zinc in a doping scenario.

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  • Exploratory, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether In/Zn = 1 at.% refers to the ratio of atoms of indium to atoms of zinc.
  • Another participant confirms this interpretation and asks for additional context regarding the application.
  • A third participant suggests that the ratio may represent the number of atoms of the dopant (indium) divided by the number of molecules of zinc oxide, indicating a focus on calculating the mass of indium chloride needed for doping.
  • A fourth participant expresses agreement with the proposed interpretation of the ratio.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the interpretation of the ratio as relating to atomic proportions, but the discussion remains open regarding the specific application and calculations involved.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not clarify the assumptions regarding the definitions of at.% or the specific context of doping in zinc oxide.

Who May Find This Useful

Researchers or students interested in material science, specifically in doping processes and the chemistry of semiconductors.

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what does In/Zn = 1 at.% mean? is it atoms of In/ atoms Zn?(doping purposes)
 
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It sure looks like it. What's the context?
 
to find mass of indium chloride, InCl3, needed as dopant to dope in zinc oxide...Is it number of atoms dopant(indium in this case) divided by number of molecules of zinc oxide equal to 1%?
 
Sounds good to me.
 

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