Journal of Inorganic Materials

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Thermal Treatment Characteristic of C60 Film

LIU Bo; WANG Hao   

  1. Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Shanghai 201800; China
  • Received:1999-11-15 Revised:1999-12-15 Published:2000-10-20 Online:2000-10-20

Abstract: A series of AE spectra for "as-deposited" C60 films on Si(100) substrate annealed at different temperatures were studied. C60 molecules begin to decompose at 973K and result in a graphite-like carbon fragmentation. When C60 film is heated to 1073K, silicon and carbon will bond to form silicon carbide.At 1123K all C60 molecules will decompose. The results may take place an important role for the explanation of C60 molecule promoting diamond nucleation.

Key words: C60 film, AES, graphite-like carbon fragmentation, SiC

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