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Effects of humidity during photoprocessing on thin film metallization adhesion

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5491753· OSTI ID:5491753
Humidity effects during photoprocessing on tantalum/chromium/gold thin film networks (TFNs) were investigated. Humidity conditions at various process steps were controlled by placing either desiccant or water in handling containers for the TFNs. The TFNs photoprocessed in humid conditions had a much higher occurrence of metallization failures compared to TFNs processed in dry conditions. Ceramic surface defects were shown to cause pores in the thin films, and these pores enhanced corrosion susceptibility for the films. This study resulted in a desiccated storage process for production of TFNs.
Research Organization:
Bendix Corp., Kansas City, MO (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-04-0613
OSTI ID:
5491753
Report Number(s):
BDX-613-2312
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English