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Selective Reactive Ion Etching of P-Doped Polysilicon Using a Cl2/HBr Mixture

A three stage reactive ion etching process for selectively etching p-doped polysilicon over silicon dioxide has been demonstrated using a mixture of Cl2 and HBr and trion Technologies Minilock II reactive ion etcher.

From Trion Technology 11 Oct 2011

Plasmas and the History of Plasma Reactors

Plasma can be also called the fourth state of matter. They are described in the article and the various different types of plasma reactors are outlined including: barrel; parallel plate; reinburg, reactive ion etching and hybrid reactors.

From Trion Technology 11 Oct 2011

Cadmium Sulfide – Properties, Applications and the Future for CdS

Cadmium sulfide is a chemical compound that has the formula CdS. It is yellow in color and commonly used as a pigment, in solar cells and photoresists. Properties of cadmium sulfide are also provided.

From AHP Materials 6 Oct 2011

Zinc Oxide – Properties, Applications and the Future for ZnO

Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound with the formula ZnO. It is a white powder that is insoluble in water. ZnO is present in the Earth's crust as the mineral zincite. Properties and applications, both present and future are outlined.

From AHP Materials 6 Oct 2011

Tellurium Dioxide (TeO2) – Properties and Applications

Tellurium Dioxide has the chemical formula TeO₂ and is the solid oxide of tellurium metal. Properties and applications of tellurium dooxide and provided herein.

From AHP Materials 5 Oct 2011

Antimony – Properties and Applications

This article outlines the history and properties of antimony. It then goes on to describe the main applications of antimony.

From AHP Materials 4 Oct 2011

Tellurium – Properties and Applications

Tellurium is a metalloid element with the chemical symbol Te and atomic number 52. It is used primarily in iron, copper and lead alloys in and around the machining processes. Other properties and applications of tellurium are described herein.

From AHP Materials 28 Sep 2011

Comparison of the Vulcanization of Liquid Silicone Rubber and High Consistency Rubber

Silicone rubber is a thermoset elastomer having a backbone made up of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms and methyl or vinyl side groups. In this study the vulcanization behaviour of liquid silicone rubber and high consistency rubber was measured and comapred.

From SIMTEC Silicone Parts, LLC 22 Sep 2011

Liquid Silicone Rubber – Tailoring Properties with Chemistry

Liquid Silicone Rubbers are compounds formed from a fundamental silicone oxide base. Their properties can vary based on additives. By varying their properties, LSRs can be adapted to a range of applications and they can be easily and repeatably processed via processes such as injection molding.

From SIMTEC Silicone Parts, LLC 21 Sep 2011