Dislocation configurations in magnesium oxide observed by x-ray topography

Abstract
A Norton crystal was found which had high lattice perfection and low dislocation density comparable to that obtainable in lithium fluoride. In sub-grains 1–2 mm in diameter the dislocations were mainly concentrated in polygonal cell walls, leaving regions 200 to 500 μm in diameter almost dislocation-free. The total dislocation content of this crystal was estimated to be 2.5 × 105 lines/cm2 including those in low-angle boundaries. Other crystals had dislocation densities ∼ 105 lines/cm2 within sub-grains alone and contained many loops and helices.

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