Metallization of poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) microcellular foam

Journal Article · Mon Jan 16 04:00:00 EST 1995 · Applied Physics Letters; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.113529· OSTI ID:6660749

Perry, W L; Dye, R C; Apen, P G; Foreman, L ^[1]; Peterson, E ^[2]

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1. Material Science and Technology Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545 (United States)
2. Superconductivity Technology Center, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545 (United States)

Low density microcellular foam from poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) (PMP) has been metallized by laser-induced chemical vapor deposition (LICVD). KrF excimer laser radiation (248 nm) was used to photolytically decompose molybdenum hexacarbonyl with and without a buffer gas. Metal oxycarbide deposits 100 [mu]m in diameter were formed. The microstructure of the PMP foam was unaltered. The deposition was confirmed to be 100 [mu]m using scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy. X-ray fluorescence was used to determine that approximately 80 ng of material was deposited.

• OSTI ID: 6660749
• Journal Information: Applied Physics Letters; (United States), Journal Name: Applied Physics Letters; (United States) Vol. 66:3; ISSN APPLAB; ISSN 0003-6951
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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