Fe reactions with β-SiC

Abstract
The reaction between β-SiC and a layer of sputter deposited Fe has been investigated by Auger profiling. The samples were vacuum annealed in the analysis chamber up to 800 °C. After a 610 °C anneal an interfacial layer of iron carbide appeared, probably the result of a reaction between the Fe and an adsorbed layer of hydrocarbons. This interfacial layer appears to prevent a reaction with the substrate until the temperature is raised to 800 °C. At this temperature a rapid and violent reaction occurs.

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