Preparation and Characterizations of Al3Ta Intermetallic Compound Films
- 1 July 1988
- journal article
- Published by IOP Publishing in Japanese Journal of Applied Physics
- Vol. 27 (7R)
- https://doi.org/10.1143/jjap.27.1190
Abstract
The intermetallic compound film of Al3Ta was prepared by co-sputtering at a substrate temperature as low as 400degC. Effects of subsequent annealing in air on the grain growth and on the electrical properties were examined. It is revealed from the Auger electron spectroscopy analysis that the film surface is covered with a thin Al2O3 layer which protects the film from further oxidation. The films obtained are sufficiently applicable as a metallization material for large-scale integrated circuits.Keywords
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