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CATHODE SPUTTERING IN INERT-GAS GLOW DISCHARGES

Journal Article · · Brit. J. Appl. Phys.
Measurements were made of the rate of deposition of sputtered molybdenum films in abnormal glow discharge in inert gases at 3 to 21 mm Hg as a function of the gas pressure p and the current i through the discharge tube. The rate of sputterihg was found to be proportional to (i/p)/sup 2.5/ in both neon and the Penning mixture 99% neon - 1% argon. In helium, sputtering was negligible, but the addition of only a trace of neon caused appreciable sputtering to occur. (auth)
Research Organization:
Mullard Research Labs., Salfords, Redhill, Surrey, Eng.
NSA Number:
NSA-15-031369
OSTI ID:
4839866
Journal Information:
Brit. J. Appl. Phys., Journal Name: Brit. J. Appl. Phys. Vol. Vol: 12
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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