Abstract
A technique to weld conducting nanowires has been realized by current-induced heating, i.e., Joule heating. A constant direct current was applied to the system, where the free ends of two Pt nanowires were contacted, and the ends were successfully welded together to form a continuous straight nanowire. Welded nanowire can be cut at a point on the wire by supplying a high-current to the wire with a cone-shaped probe. Lap welding and a dissimilar metal weld were also demonstrated.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 953-956 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Scripta Materialia |
Volume | 57 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 Nov |
Keywords
- Joule heating
- Nanostructure
- Platinum
- Welding
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metals and Alloys