GROWTH OF CuIn13S20 SINGLE CRYSTALS AND STRUCTURES ON THEIR BASIC

Abstract

Using the method of directional solidification (the vertical Bridgman method) single crystals CuIn₁₃S₂₀ were grown. The composition and structure of the obtained crystals were defined. On the basis of the grown crystals the photo electrochemical cells were created and spectral dependence of the quantum efficiency of photoconversion of cell electrolyte/CuIn₁₃S₂₀ was measured. The possibility of application of single crystals CuIn₁₃S₂₀ in broadband photoconversions of natural radiation, as well as in the development of solar cells was indicated.