Abstract
Initial stage growth and interface formation of Al on a Si(001)2x1 surface has been studied by core-level and valence-band photoelectron spectroscopy using synchrotron radiation for the Al coverages (ΘAl) up to ∼2 ML at room temperature (RT) and 300°C. The measured Al 2p and Si 2p spectra reveal, for the first time, the existence of interfacial reaction of Al with Si in addition to the rather well-known dimer adsorption of Al. The reaction occurs even at RT for ΘAl;≥0.5 ML, which progresses significantly by annealing at 30°C from earlier stage of adsorption. Beyond 0.5 ML, Al 2p core levels indicate formation of Al clusters at both temperatures, which is accompanied by increase of the reacted phase. This interfacial reaction explains the 1x1 phase at 300°C found by LEED and the difference in band bending between RT and 300°C above ∼0.5 ML. The evolution of the valence-band surface electronic structures with respect to ΘAl is interpreted in a consistent way to the core-level results.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 328-336 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Surface Science |
Volume | 365 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1996 Sep 20 |
Keywords
- Adatoms
- Aluminum
- Chemisorption
- Low index single crystal surfaces
- Metal-semiconductor interfaces
- Silicon
- Soft X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
- Surface chemical reaction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Materials Chemistry