A heavy isotope in a solid drifts down a thermal energy gradient
- 1 January 1976
- journal article
- Published by EDP Sciences in Journal de Physique
- Vol. 37 (3) , 183-188
- https://doi.org/10.1051/jphys:01976003703018300
Abstract
Isotopic substitution is the simplest of all defects in solids. The enthalpy of substitution is commonly zero, and for this reason, the sign of isotopic thermomigration is significant. The observed sign is a severe embarrassment to currently accepted theories. An alternative is offeredKeywords
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