The Study of Single Crystals for Space Processing & the Effect of Zero Gravity

摘要

A study was undertaken to analyze different growth techniques which may be affected by the space environment. The literature on crystal growth from melt, vapor phase and float zone has been re¬viewed and the physical phenomena important for crystal growth in zero-gravity environment has been analyzed. Recommendations have been made for potential areas of crystal growth feasible for future long-term NASA space missions. Also included herein, a bibliogra¬phy of articles collected in the area of crystal growth in general. This study is not yet complete and needs further investigation in different areas of crystal growth not dealt with in this report.