Abstract
Alumosiloxanes [Al(OSiMe3)3]2, (Me3SiO)2Al[OSi(OBu-t)3], [(acac)Al(OSiMe3)2]2, (Ox)Al[OSi(OBu-t)3]2, (Me=CH3; Bu-t= t-C4H9; acac = C5H7O2; Ox = C9H6NO) have been synthesized and their thermal properties have been studied by thermogravimetric analysis in Ar over the temperature range of 25-500°C. The compounds [Al(OSiMe3)3]2 and [(acac)Al(OSiMe3)2]2 showed substantial volatility during heating regardless of their dimeric structures in the solid state; while the other compounds were largely decomposed under the same conditions. Therefore, [Al(OSiMe3)3]2 and [(acac)Al(OSiMe3)2]2 have been chosen as prospective precursors for the MOCVD of aluminosilicate coatings. Investigation of these compounds by laser mass-spectrometry (laser excitation at 355nm) has shown that the decomposition pathway proceeds through the formation of a number of heavy species originating from dimeric [>Al<(OSi)2>Al<] fragments of [Al(OSiMe3)3]2 and [(acac)Al(OSiMe3)2]2 molecules and silicon-containing light species of m/z 52 (C2Si) and 55(C2H3Si) originating from OSiMe3 ligands. Initial experiments have been carried out on the deposition of aluminosilicate coatings on silicon carbide from the precursors described.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | Pr2-35 - Pr2-42 |
Journal | Journal De Physique. IV : JP |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2000 |
Event | The 12th European Conference on Chemical Vapour Deposition (EUROCVD 12) - Barcelona, Spain Duration: Sep 5 1999 → Sep 10 1999 |