An attempt to detect electrochemical doping of silicon with arsenic by Rutherford backscattering analysis

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1983-02
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Australian Atomic Energy Commission
Abstract
Rutherford scattering analysis with 2.0 MeV 4He+ ions failed to detect doping of silicon substrates with arsenic following cathodic electroplating. This is in contrast with the claims of J. Antula [J. Appl. Phys., 48:2581, 1977] that electromigration leads to the formation of n-type, arsenic-doped, near-surface layers in silicon. Arsenic was detected only in the surface oxide layer formed during plating. Complementary thermoprobe measurements also showed no doping effects in the silicon substrates.
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Arsenic, Silicon, Electrodeposited coatings, Radiation scattering analysis, Doped materials
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Tavendale, A. J., & Lawson, E. M. (1983). An attempt to detect electrochemical doping of silicon with arsenic by Rutherford backscattering analysis. (AAEC/E561). Lucas Heights, NSW: Australian Atomic Energy Commission.