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Transmission electron microscopy study of the structure of radio frequency sputter-deposited yttria-stabilized zirconia thin films

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Abstract

Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was used to investigate the structural properties of sputter-deposited yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) thin films. YSZ films were deposited over a range of temperatures and background oxygen levels. Additionally, a multilayered structure was produced by cyclic application of a substrate bias. Plan-view TEM showed that temperature and oxygen levels did not have a significant effect on grain size but did alter the phases present in the thin films. Cross-sectional TEM showed the development of texture in the multilayer film, both within the individual layers and in the entire film.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)195-200
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Materials Research
Volume18
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2003
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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