Interfacial reactions in Ti/SiC layered films with and without thin diffusion barriers

M. Nathan*, J. S. Ahearn

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Abstract

Four materials-Al2O3, TiBx, VBx, and TaBx (x < 2)-with thicknesses from 50 to 200 Å were evaluated as interfacial reaction barriers between titanium and SiC in a thin film model system. Two of these materials-Al2O3 and TiBx-show effectiveness in slowing the interdiffusion and reaction of titanium and SiC under normal vacuum annealing at 820°C. None of the four materials shows any significant effect on the reaction in rapid thermal annealings at 900 and 1000°C, most probably owing due to thermal shock influences on the thin film system. The first product of the reaction between titanium and SiC is Ti5Si3, regardless of barrier.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)225-230
Number of pages6
JournalMaterials Science & Engineering A: Structural Materials: Properties, Microstructure and Processing
Volume126
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Jun 1990
Externally publishedYes

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