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Microstructure and physical properties of CaF2-MgO eutectics produced by the Bridgman method

Publicated to:Journal Of Materials Research. 15 (6): 1314-1319 - 2000-01-01 15(6), DOI: 10.1557/JMR.2000.0190

Authors: Larrea, A; Contreras, L; Merino, RI; Llorca, J; Orera, VM;

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Univ Politecn Madrid, Dept Ciencia Mat, Escuela Tecn Super Ingn Caminos, E-28040 Madrid, Spain - Author
Univ Zaragoza, Inst Ciencia Mat Aragon, Consejo Super Invest Cient, E-50015 Zaragoza, Spain - Author

Abstract

The microstructure and crystallographic orientation relationship of CaF2-MgO eutectics produced for the first time were characterized by electron microscopy, The eutectic contains single-crystal MgO rods (similar to 0.7 mu m in size, spaced similar to 8 mu m) oriented parallel to the cubic axis of a CaF2 matrix. The rods present low-energy {100}(CaF2)//{111}(MgO) interfaces. Light guiding was experimentally proved and considered fur possible optical applications. Crack propagation was also studied to show the potential improvement in fracture toughness through crack deflection at the interfaces.

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BehaviorCeramic matrix compositesCrystalsFiber

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Journal Of Materials Research due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2000, it was in position 24/166, thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Materials Science, Multidisciplinary.

From a relative perspective, and based on the normalized impact indicator calculated from the Field Citation Ratio (FCR) of the Dimensions source, it yields a value of: 3.67, which indicates that, compared to works in the same discipline and in the same year of publication, it ranks as a work cited above average. (source consulted: Dimensions Jun 2025)

Specifically, and according to different indexing agencies, this work has accumulated citations as of 2025-06-14, the following number of citations:

  • WoS: 25
  • Scopus: 35
  • OpenCitations: 29

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-06-14:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 11 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (LARREA MARTINEZ, ANDRES EDUARDO) .

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been LARREA MARTINEZ, ANDRES EDUARDO.