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Diffusion of Aluminum through Native SiO2
2006-01-13
polly
2006-01-13
David Nemeth
Diffusion of Aluminum through Native SiO2
David Nemeth
2006-01-13
You may run into problems.  Heating Aluminum on Silicon will alloy the
aluminum into the silicon (forming an ohmic contact), and it will easily eat
through a native oxide.  In fact, you can form an ohmic contact with a piece
of aluminum, a silicon wafer, and a propane torch!

David Nemeth
Senior Engineer
Sophia Wireless, Inc.
14225-C Sullyfield Circle
Chantilly, VA 20151

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 11:21 AM
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Subject: [mems-talk] Diffusion of Aluminum through Native SiO2



dear Sir,
Please could you tell me if Aluminum diffuses through native Silicon dioxide
after heat treatment ( sintering). As native SiO2 always exists at room
temperature

regards
Polly

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