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Film formation process

US4910041A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 1988
Grant dateMar 20, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/511
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A process of forming a film on a substrate, which comprises bringing a substrate into contact with a plasma zone formed by generating, by use of a discharge electrode or discharge electrodes, high temperature or quasi-high temperature plasma of a gas containing at least one carbon containing compound, wherein said electrode comprises a sheet-like electrode provided with a slit having a linear portion and connected to a microwave electric source; or wherein said plasma zone is formed by forcing a high temperature or quasi-high temperature plasma generated in an arc between said electrodes by DC discharge, to move by applying a magnetic field. The process enables formation of films on substrate surfaces in a high energy efficiency.

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