Microstructure and Crystallization Kinetics Analysis of the (In15Sb85)(100-x)Zn-x Phase Change Recording Thin Films
Resource
Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 11(12), 10922-10925
Journal
Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Journal Volume
11
Journal Issue
12
Pages
10922-10925
Date Issued
2011
Date
2011
Author(s)
Ou, S.L.
Kuo, P.C.
Sheu, S.C.
Shen, C.L.
Tsai, T.L.
Chen, S.C.
Chiang, D.Y.
Abstract
The (In15Sb85)(100-x)Zn(x) films (x = 0 - 17.4) were deposited on nature oxidized Si wafer and glass substrate at room temperature by magnetron co-sputtering of Sb target and InZn composite target. The thermal property of the films was examined by a homemade reflectivity thermal analyzer. Microstructures of the films were analyzed by transmission electron microscope (TEM). We examined the effects of Zn addition on the thermal property, crystallization kinetics, and crystallization mechanism of the In15Sb85 recording film. As x = 0 - 17.4, thermal analysis shows that the (In15Sb85)(100-x)Zn(x) films have two phase transition temperature ranges which are 189 degrees C-215 degrees C and 300 degrees C-350 degrees C. It is found that the activation energy is increased with Zn content. This indicates that the thermal stability of amorphous state is improved by doping Zn. The optical contrasts of the films are all larger than 15%, as x = 0 - 6.2, indicating that the films have the potential in blue laser optical recording media application.
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journal article