Thin Zr Film Deposition Using a Refractory Anode Vacuum Arc Plasma Source

L. I. Beilis*, D. Arbilly, Y. Yankelevich, R. L. Boxman

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Abstract

Thin films were deposited using a vacuum arc with a refractory anode. The arc was sustained between a water cooled Zr cathode and a graphite anode. Both electrodes with diameter 32 mm and 30 mm length, with a gap of 10 mm between them. The distance from the arc axis to the substrate was 110 mm. The arc was operated either 40 or 60 s before a glass substrate was exposed to the plasma for 15 s. The film thickness was measured by profilometry. The deposition rate was obtained from the film thickness and exposition time. The visual radiation emitted by the plasma plume was photographed with a digital camera. The highest measured deposition rate was 0.71 um/min, for an arc current of 225 A and time before exposure of 60 s.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - ISDEIV 2020
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 29th International Symposium on Discharges and Electrical Insulation in Vacuum
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages234-236
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781728143149
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
Event29th International Symposium on Discharges and Electrical Insulation in Vacuum, ISDEIV 2020 - Padova, Italy
Duration: 26 Sep 202130 Sep 2021

Publication series

NameProceedings - International Symposium on Discharges and Electrical Insulation in Vacuum, ISDEIV
Volume2021-September
ISSN (Print)1093-2941

Conference

Conference29th International Symposium on Discharges and Electrical Insulation in Vacuum, ISDEIV 2020
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityPadova
Period26/09/2130/09/21

Keywords

  • Anode
  • Metallic plasma
  • Refractory electrode
  • Thin film
  • Vacuum arc
  • Zirconium

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