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Preparation of lanthanide-containing precursors and deposition of lanthanide-containing films

US8283201B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2009
Grant dateOct 9, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/45531
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and compositions for depositing rare earth metal-containing layers are described herein. In general, the disclosed methods deposit the precursor compounds comprising rare earth-containing compounds using deposition methods such as chemical vapor deposition or atomic layer deposition. The disclosed precursor compounds include a cyclopentadienyl ligand having at least one aliphatic group as a substituent and an amidine ligand.

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