On the mechanical properties of indium antimonide

The deformation properties of indium antimonide have been studied under a variety of conditions. At room temperatures elastic behaviour is observed up to the fracture point, while at higher temperatures glide occurs on {111} planes. Impact at room temperature can cause glide on {110} planes. A method of observing individual dislocations is described, and the dislocation distributions after the various deformations have been studied.