Structural characterization of multilayer metal phosphonate film on silicon using angular-dependent x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy

S. Akhter, H. Lee, H. G. Hong, T. E. Mallouk, J. M. White

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Abstract

A trilayered film of (Hf, Y, Zr) 1,10-decanebisphosphonate was grown on Si wafer and characterized by variable angle take off x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The angular dependence of the metal intensities is consistent with a sequentially layered arrangement with no intermixing of the metal ions. This implies that the C10 alkyl chains are fully extended and stacked in an ordered layered structure. The angular dependence of the Si 2p electrons (1150 eV) yields a mean free path of 315 + 80 A.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1608-1613
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films
Volume7
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1989

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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