Thermal Stability of CoSi2 on Single Crystal and Polycrystalline Silicon

1990 ◽  
Vol 181 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. R. Phillips ◽  
P. Revesz ◽  
J. O. Olowolafe ◽  
J. W. Mayer

ABSTRACTThe thermal stability of Co silicide on single crystal and polycrystalline Si has been investigated. Co films were evaporated onto (100) Si and undoped polycrystalline Si and annealed in vacuum. Resulting silicide films were examined using Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, electron-induced x-ray spectroscopy, and sheet resistivity measurements. We find that CoSi2 on single crystal (100) Si remains stable through 1000°C. In contact with undoped polycrystalline Si, intermixing begins at temperatures as low as 650°C for 30min annealing. The Co silicide and Si layers are intermixed after 750°C 30min annealing, giving islands of Si surrounded by silicide material, with both components extending from the surface down to the underlying oxide layer. The behavior of CoSi2 contrasts with results reported for TiSi2 which agglomerates on single crystal Si around 900°C but is stable on polycrystalline silicon as high as 800°C. Resistivity measurements show that the Co silicide remained interconnected despite massive incursion by Si into the silicide layer.

1990 ◽  
Vol 182 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. R. Phillips ◽  
P. Revesz ◽  
J. O. Olowolafe ◽  
J. W. Mayer

AbstractThe thermal stability of Co silicide on single crystal and polycrystalline Si has been investigated. Co films were evaporated onto (100) Si and undoped polycrystalline Si and annealed in vacuum. Resulting silicide films were examined using Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, electron—induced x—ray spectroscopy, and sheet resistivity measurements. We find that CoSi2 on single crystal (100) Si remains stable through 1000ºC. In contact with undoped polycrystalline Si, intermixing begins at temperatures as low as 650ºC for 30min annealing. The Co silicide and Si layers are intermixed after 750ºC 30min annealing, giving islands of Si surrounded by silicide material, with both components extending from the surface down to the underlying oxide layer. The behavior of CoSi2 contrasts with results reported for TiSi2 which agglomerates on single crystal Si around 900ºC but is stable on polycrystalline silicon as high as 800ºC. Resistivity measurements show that the Co silicide remained interconnected despite massive incursion by Si into the silicide layer.


2018 ◽  
Vol 930 ◽  
pp. 224-229
Author(s):  
Marcos Antônio Guerra ◽  
Jeferson Prado Swerts ◽  
Mei Abe Funcia ◽  
Neide Aparecida Mariano ◽  
Maria Gabriela Nogueira Campos

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fiber is a very versatile fiber that can be produced with different properties, such as antimicrobial activity. This study aims to synthesize antimicrobial PET filaments incorporated with silver nanoparticles immobilized in silica (NPAg-Si) by bulk additive method. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) characterized the obtained filaments at concentrations (w/w) of 0.008%, 0.016%, 0.032%, 0.047% and 0.063% NPAg-Si, in order to identify the nanoparticles and analyze their dispersion in the polymeric matrix. Moreover, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) was carry out to confirm the presence and concentration of the silver nanoparticles in the filaments as well as the thermal stability of the nanocomposites. The bulk addition method was efficient to produce PET-Silver filaments with silver nanoparticles homogeneously dispersed in the PET matrix.


2013 ◽  
Vol 334-335 ◽  
pp. 60-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Reza Loghman-Estark ◽  
Reza Shoja Razavi ◽  
Hossein Edris

Scandia, yttria doped zirconia ((ZrO2)0.96(REO1.5)0.04(RE=Sc3+, Y3+)) nanoparticles were prepared by the modified sol-gel method. The microstructure of the products was characterized by X-ray diffractometry (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Raman spectroscopy. Thermal stabillity of SYSZ nanocrystals were also investigated. The SYSZ nanocrystals synthesized with EGM:Zr+4mole ratio 4:1, calcined at 700°C, have average diameter of ~20 nm.


2011 ◽  
Vol 170 ◽  
pp. 190-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irina Zvereva ◽  
Anna Sankovich ◽  
Alexander Missyul

Thermal stability of the layered titanates NdMTiO4 and Nd2M2Ti3O10 (M=Na, K) featured with 1 or 3 perovskite layers has been investigated in thermal annealing at 780 – 1400°С. Their structure variations are monitored using thermal analysis (TGA, DTA), X-ray powder diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy. Judging from the decomposition sequence and the stable temperature range for individual phase, the structure of Nd2M2Ti3O10 with three perovskite layers is identified most stable among these layer titanates. As a whole, the K-containing phases are less stable than the Na-containing ones.


2013 ◽  
Vol 800 ◽  
pp. 106-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meng Wang ◽  
Li Hong Cui ◽  
Ji Hua Li ◽  
Xiao Yi Wei ◽  
Fei Wang ◽  
...  

A phosphate-based ionic liquid, 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium diethylphosphate ([EMI[DE), was synthesized and used to dissolve sugarcane bagasse cellulose under microwave radiation. The original and regenerated cellulose were both characterized by X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis and scanning electron microscopy. The results showed that cellulose had a more porous and less crystalline structure after regeneration, whereas chemical composition had no change. Thermal stability of the regenerated cellulose was somewhat lower, corresponding to the decreased crystallinity. In short, the treatment with [EMI[DE led to desirable structural modification on sugarcane bagasse cellulose via physical process. This is of great benefit to the subsequent downstream processes, such as enzymatic hydrolysis and ethanol fermentation.


1999 ◽  
Vol 564 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Mangelinck ◽  
J. Y. Dai ◽  
S. K. Lahiri ◽  
C. S. Ho ◽  
T. Osipowicz

AbstractThe effect of a small amount of Pt (5 at.%) on the thermal stability of NiSi film on (100)Si and (111 )Si has been investigated. Rutherford back scattering, Scanning Electron Microscopy, and X-ray diffraction have been used to study the formation, microstructure and orientation of the silicide. The addition of platinum results in increasing the disilicide nucleation temperature to 900°C and thus leads to a better stability of NiSi at high IC processing temperatures. The presence of Pt also induced a texture of the NiSi film both on (11 1)Si and (100)Si. The increase in thermal stability is explained in terms of nucleation controlled reaction concept and should open new possibilities for the use of NiSi in self aligned silicidation. The redistribution of Pt in the silicide is examined and explained in terms of kinetics and thermodynamics considerations. The addition of Pt also increases the temperature of agglomeration of NiSi.


2017 ◽  
Vol 898 ◽  
pp. 41-46
Author(s):  
Quan Tong Yao ◽  
Meng Nan Xing ◽  
Guang Lan Zhang ◽  
Wei Ping Tong

A pollution-free nanocrystalline layer was prepared on the surface of Ti6Al4V by surface mechanical attrition treatment (SMAT). The nanocrystalline samples were vacuum annealed at various temperatures and for different periods of time. The microstructure and thermal stability were characterized by X-ray (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and, transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results showed that the nanocrystalline Ti6Al4V presented a satisfactory thermal stability with the annealed temperature below 650°C. The critical growth temperature for nanocrystalline Ti6Al4V is 100°C higher than that for pure titanium.


2013 ◽  
Vol 815 ◽  
pp. 126-129
Author(s):  
Wei He ◽  
Yong Zhi Zhang ◽  
Yun Hong Zhao ◽  
Ling Min Zeng

The rare earth-cobalt compounds with CaCu5-type structure were discovered to have outstanding permanent magnetic properties. The thermal stability of Y1-xErxCo5(x = 0, 0.12, 0.24) was investigated by X-ray powder diffraction, differential thermal analysis and scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive analysis. The influence of Er for Y on the decomposition of Y1-xErxCo5was discussed. The substitution of Er for Y in the compound YCo5obviously enhanced the decomposition temperature and accelerated the decomposition reaction of the compounds Y1-xErxCo5into (Y1-xErx)2Co17and (Y1-xErx)2Co7.


2014 ◽  
Vol 910 ◽  
pp. 31-34
Author(s):  
Zheng Zhou Wang ◽  
Shao Hong Xu ◽  
Li Xin Wu ◽  
Dong Xian Zhuo

Graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) were prepared by ball milling, and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). PMMA/GNP composites were produced by a melt process. The flammability of PMMA/GNP composite was evaluated by the cone calorimeter (Cone) and thermal degradation of the composite by thermogravimetric analyses (TGA). Cone data indicate that the incorporation of 1% GNP leads to a 12% reduction in the peak heat release rate compared to pure PMMA. The TG results show that the addition of small amount of GNP (1%) can improve thermal stability of PMMA.


2014 ◽  
Vol 687-691 ◽  
pp. 4295-4298
Author(s):  
Jian Wei Yang ◽  
Zheng Zhou Wang ◽  
Li Xin Wu ◽  
Dong Xian Zhuo

Graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) were prepared by ball milling, and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). PS/GNP composites were produced by a melt process. The flammability of PS/GNP composite was evaluated by the cone calorimeter (Cone) and thermal degradation of the composite by thermogravimetric analyses (TGA). Cone data indicate that the incorporation of 1% GNP leads to a 28% reduction in the peak heat release rate (PHRR) compared to pure PS. There is an synerhistic effect between intumesent flame retardants and GNP in a decrease in PhRR in PS. The incorporation of small amount of GNP can improve thermal stability of PS.


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