Structural and chemical characterization of small alloy an ceramic reaction products recovered from high pressures and temperatures

The experimental aims are to evaluate the crystal structure of new semiconducting alloys and ceramic nitrides. Our ambition is underpinned by our previous rewarding ID11 visit where we examined 35 samples structurally and chemically resulting in several publications, a Cover feature and spotlights including at the CNRS, in International Journals and at the ESRF. The overall scientific drive is to exploit the combined P-T parameters to prepare otherwise unmakeable materials also having optoelectronic and mechanical remit and probe newer thinking on the structure and composition of our planets interior.