ELECTRON-STIMULATED NITRIDATION OF SI(100) IN PURE AMMONIA

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TARASOVA, OL [1 ]
KOTLYAR, VG [1 ]
SARANIN, AA [1 ]
KHRAMTSOVA, EA [1 ]
LIFSHITS, VG [1 ]
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[1] RUSSIAN ACAD SCI,INST AUTOMAT & CONTROL PROC,VLADIVOSTOK 690041,RUSSIA
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10.1016/0039-6028(94)91385-4
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O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
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070304 ; 081704 ;
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We present the results of an AES study of the Si(100) electron-stimulated nitridation at RT by ammonia gas. The influence of the gas pressure and electron beam density on the nitridation rate have been determined within the ranges 10(-6)-10(-9) Torr and 5 X 10(-3)-5 x 10(-2) A/cm2, respectively. The silicon nitride growth rate has been found to be proportional to the electron flux and is enhanced with increased ammonia pressure in the range 10(-9)-10(-7) Torr. Beyond 10(-7) Torr the Si nitride growth rate is constant and independent of ammonia pressure. A phenomenological model of electron-stimulated nitridation process is suggested, which is in good agreement with the experimental data. The rate of electron-stimulated nitridation has been deduced.
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