Non-isothermal crystallization of As2Se3 glass

The results of non-isothermal crystallization studies performed at different heating rates on batches of As₂Se₃ glasses prepared from melts at 400°C, 600°C and 800°C are reported. The peak temperature of crystallizationT _p, the enthalpy of crystallization ΔH _c and the activation energy for crystallizationE _c are independent of the melt temperature used in the preparation. Bulk nucleation with three-dimensional growth of crystals is indicated for As₂Se₃. The values of ΔH _c andE _c are found to be respectively 23·3 ± 0·9 cal/g and 36·5 ± 0·9 kcal/mol for As₂Se₃.