ABSTRACT
In this paper the results of the diffusion of Hg into CdTe as a function of Hg overpressure in closed tube diffusions at 328°C and 400°C are reported. Concentration profiles were measured using both radiotracer sectioning and secondary ion mass spectrometry and a mathematical function composed of the sum of two complementary error functions gave the best fit to the profiles. Results obtained are consistent with diffusion occurring via a vacancy mechanism.
