Characteristics of ZnO:Cr thin films deposited by spray pyrolysis

A. Maldonado, M. De La L. Olvera, R. Asomoza, S. Tirado-Guerra

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Abstract

Spray pyrolysis technique was used to deposit chromium-doped zinc oxide thin films. 15 at. % of chromium in solution was used. A low etching rate on ZnO:Cr thin films was obtained as compared to undoped ZnO under diluted HCl. A high resistivity is shown by As-deposited and vacuum-annealed films. X ray diffraction do not show the presence of extra phases. A low incorporation efficiency of chromium into the ZnO films is observed. The films are adequate for transparent and protective coatings because of high transmittance.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2098-2101
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films
Volume18
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2000
Event47th International Symposium: Vacuum, Thin Films, Surfaces/Interfaces, and Processing - Boston, USA
Duration: 2 Oct 20006 Oct 2000

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