Reflection-absorption infrared investigation of hydrogenated silicon oxide generated by the thermal decomposition of H 8Si 8O 12 clusters

K. T. Nicholson, K. Z. Zhang, M. M. Banaszak Holl, F. R. McFeely

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Abstract

Reflection-absorption infrared spectroscopy has been employed to observe Si-H bonds within a model, ultrathin silicon oxide. Upon heating a monolayer of H 8Si 8O 12/Si(100-2×1 to 700°C, Si-H bonds as a part of HSiO 3 entities are still detected within the oxide layer after cooling. These fragments appear to be stable to temperatures of at least 850°C. Reversible hydrogen/deuterium exchange for these entities is also directly observed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)9043-9048
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Applied Physics
Volume91
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2002
Externally publishedYes

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