What are the different ways to find out crystallographic orientation relationships (CORs) between crystalline film and substrate? Can I find out CORs theoretically?
I think the only EXPERIMENTAL way is to obtain the SAED pattern from the interface, index the pattern and find out which two directions are parallel. Preparing the specimen is a key. You may see Williams and Carter book for cross sectional specimen preparation.
True!! But in this case the sample is a film deposited on a substrate. So, how about polishing? I am not quite sure. Maybe the experts can suggest better.
For the theoretical part you have to work with some group algebra. Have a look at the ideas behind the coincidence sure lattice CSL. The the simple case for fcc-hcp, the hcp grows for instance with the 0001 on the cubic 001 or with the 11-20 on the 110
Do you have access to Valerie Randle's book titled 'Microtexture Determination and its applications''? If you have, then pls read Chapters 2, 3 and 6 (CSL described very well). If you need the book, let me know.
For cubic and hcp phase, the most preferable OR is : (1 1 1)cubic ∥ (0 0 0 1)hcp, [01¯1]cubic∥[112¯0]hcp. It also can be predicted by the geometrical consideration (the overlap of recipical lattice points of two adjoining crystals).Pls see paper: Scripta Materialia 01/2007; 56(9):773-776 and reference herein.
If you have structurally related sublattices (111) planes of ccp structure usually matches (0001) planes of the hcp structure. See, e.g. structurally related pairs like sphalerite-wurtzite, diamond-lonsdaleite, spinel-chrysoberyl (or taaffeite), etc.
Cheers,
Alex
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