Direct observation of porous SiC formed by anodization in HF

Abstract
A process for forming porous SiC from single‐crystal SiC wafers has been demonstrated. Porous SiC can be fabricated by anodizing n‐type 6H‐SiC in HF under UV illumination. Transmission electron microscopy reveals pores of sizes 10–30 nm with interpore spacings ranging from ≊5 to 150 nm. This is the first reported direct observation of porous SiC formation.