The effect of metal surface passivation on the Au-InP interaction.

Authors :: Fatemi, Navid S.
Weizer, Victor G.
Source :: Journal of Applied Physics. 3/1/1989, Vol. 65 Issue 5, p2111. 5p. 9 Black and White Photographs, 1 Diagram, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :: 1989
Abstract: Studies the effect of silicon dioxide encapsulation on reaction rates in the gold -indium phosphide (Au-InP) system. Requirement of gold-based contact systems used as metalization materials for InP solar cells; Description the Au-InP interaction mechanism; Use of scanning electron microscopy and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to investigate surface and interface morphologies and in-depth compositional profiles.