Morphology changes of thin Pd films grown on SiO 2 : influence of adsorbates and temperature

• Published in: Thin solid films Vol. 342; no. 1-2; pp. 297 - 306
• Main Authors: Eriksson, M, Olsson, L, Helmersson, U, Erlandsson, R, Ekedahl, L.-G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; Japanese
• Published: 01.03.1999

Under certain conditions morphology changes occur when thin Pd films, grown on SiO 2 at room temperature, are subject to elevated temperatures. First holes in the metal are observed, followed by network formation and finally isolation of metal islands. This process is known as agglomeration. The inf...