Reactive epitaxy of Co nanoparticles on (111)Si

Mark Yeadon, Claus G. Zimmermann, Robert S. Averback

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Abstract

The formation of epitaxial CoSi2 islands of nanoscopic dimensions is reported using the technique of reactive cluster deposition. Co clusters in the size range 5-50 nm were synthesized by sputtering of a high purity Co target inside a ultra high vacuum (UHV) sputtering chamber, using the technique of inert gas condensation. The clusters were then deposited on the reconstructed Si (111) surface. Upon annealing, the particles reacted with the Si substrate to form epitaxial CoSi2. Our observations were made using a JEOL 200CX transmission electron microscope modified for in situ sputtering and UHV conditions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)545-548
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Electron Microscopy
Volume50
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001

Keywords

  • Cobalt silicide
  • In-situ TEM
  • Inert gas condensation
  • Nanoparticles
  • Reactive epitaxy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Instrumentation

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