Formation of Ti 2AlN nanolaminate films by multilayer-deposition and subsequent rapid thermal annealing

Rolf Grieseler, Thomas Kups, Marcus Wilke, Marcus Hopfeld, Peter Schaaf

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Abstract

Multilayers consisting of titanium layers with a thickness of 4.5 nm and aluminum nitride layers with a thickness of 3 nm were deposited onto Si/Si 3N 4 substrates. Subsequently, the multilayer systems were annealed by a rapid thermal annealing process. This way, thin films of almost pure M n + 1AX n-phase Ti 2AlN could be produced, as confirmed by X-ray diffraction, glow discharge optical emission spectroscopy and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. This procedure has a high potential for the preparation of MAX phase coatings.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)74-77
Number of pages4
JournalMaterials Letters
Volume82
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Sep 2012
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • GDOES
  • GIXRD
  • HRTEM
  • MAX-phase
  • Multilayer coatings
  • Nanolaminates
  • RTA
  • Ti AlN

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