Characterization of FeSix film by codeposition on β-FeSi2 template

Xiangdong Chen, Lianwei Wang, Qinwo Shen, Rushan Ni, Chenglu Lin

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Abstract

We report the characterization of FeSix (x∼3) thin film prepared by simultaneous electron beam evaporation of Fe and Si onto a β-FeSi2 template at 250°C. The in situ reflective high energy electron diffraction observation and ex situ cross-section transmission electron microscope characterization of the as-deposited film imply that the as-deposited film has the structure similar to that of β-FeSi2. But the spreading resistance measurement shows that the film is metallic. Auger electron spectroscopy suggests that the chemical environment of Fe atoms in the as-deposited FeSix film is different from that in the annealed film (β-FeSi2 film). We explain this paradox by assuming that the as-deposited film has the crystal lattice similar to β-FeSi2 but with ingredient disorder due to the low transport viscosity of Fe and Si atoms at this temperature.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2858-2860
Number of pages3
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume68
Issue number20
DOIs
StatePublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes

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