Published April 15, 1992 | Version v1
Journal article

Low energy ion-assisted deposition of metal films

Creators

  • 1. IBM Research Div., T.J. Watson Research Center, Yorktown Heights, NY (United States)

Description

A review is given of ion-beam-assisted (IBAD) metal film growth, focusing on ion beam techniques. Common experimental techniques including ion-beam-assisted evaporation and dual-ion-beam sputtering are described. Emphasis is placed on ion-bombardment-induced changes in film properties, including stress, resistivity, hardness, and magnetic properties. In addition, effects on film microstructure including grain size, texture, grain shape, and impurity incorporation are detailed. The themes emphasized in this review include (1) the complex relationship between changes in experimental deposition parameters and changes in film properties and microstructure, (2) current understanding of microstructure-property relations in ion-assisted films, and (3) important mechanisms for ion-assisted metal film growth. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Surface and Coatings Technology
Journal Volume
51
Journal Issue
1-3
Series
Surf. Coat. Technol.
Journal Page Range
203-211
ISSN
0257-8972
CODEN
SCTEE

Conference

Title
7. international conference on surface modification of metals by ion beams.
Dates
14-19 Jul 1991.
Place
Washington, DC (United States).