9-13 July 2012
Africa/Johannesburg timezone
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Synthesis and characterisation of sputter deposited AlN thin films

10 Jul 2012, 17:30
2h
IT Building

IT Building

Poster Presentation Track A - Division for Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Poster Session

Speaker

Mr Simphiwe Hlatshwayo (University of Zululand)

Abstract content <br> &nbsp; (Max 300 words)

AlN thin films were deposited on Si<100> substrates and on Cu covered Si substrate by DC magnetron sputtering under varying conditions of power, pressure, argon and nitrogen gas flow rates as well as temperature and characterized by SEM, AFM, RBS, resonant RBS and XRD. The surface morphology of the films change with pressure as seen from AFM results. Voltage biasing the films also changes the characteristics of the films. The colour of the films varied depending on the deposition conditions and have been expressed in the Lab* colour system. Potential uses of such films are as protective hard coatings.

Level for award<br>&nbsp;(Hons, MSc, <br> &nbsp; PhD)?

MSc

Would you like to <br> submit a short paper <br> for the Conference <br> Proceedings (Yes / No)?

No

Apply to be<br> consider for a student <br> &nbsp; award (Yes / No)?

Yes

Main supervisor (name and email)<br>and his / her institution

Muzi
Ndwandwe, muzi.ndwandwe@gmail.com , University of Zululand

Primary authors

Prof. Muzi Ndwandwe (University of Zululand) Ms Puleng Mbuyisa (University of Zululand) Mr Simphiwe Hlatshwayo (University of Zululand) Mr Thembinkosi Nyawo (University of Zululand)

Presentation Materials

Peer reviewing

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