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Title:
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Laser induced Ni(Ti) silicide formation.
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Author:
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Setiawan, Y.; Lee, Pooi See.; Pey, Kin Leong.; Wang, X. C.; Lim, G. C.
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Copyright year:
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2006 |
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Abstract:
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Effects of Ti alloying during laser-induced Ni silicide formation is studied. Unique triple layer
microstructures were found with the presence of supercell in the NiSi2 grains formed at the
interface. This supercell formation was caused by a local ordering of Ni and Si atoms that favor
lower free energy during rapid solidification. Ti rapidly segregates from the alloy melt and forms a
protective TiOx overlayer on the surface during solidification. Melt front progressing towards the Ni-rich region leads to quenching of an amorphous layer sandwiched between NiSi2 grains and the
TiOx overlayer. |
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Subject:
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DRNTU::Engineering::Materials::Microelectronics and semiconductor materials. |
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Type:
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Journal Article |
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Series/ Journal Title:
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Applied physics letters |
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School:
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School of Materials Science and Engineering |
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Rights:
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© 2006 American Institute of Physics. This paper was published in Applied Physics Letters and is made available as an electronic reprint (preprint) with permission of American Institute of Physics. The paper can be found at the following official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.2186073. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic or multiple reproduction, distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law. |
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Version:
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Published version |
