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ThinFilm Metal Adhesion

2002

To Whom It May Concern:

We have an e-gun Evaporator for deposition of thin films of Ti(800A), Au (5000). How is the adhesion between Ti and Au.

Sincerely yours,

Baoguo Zhang
- Cupertino, California, USA

Ti and Au are soluble and will form a good ahesive bond. However it is essential that the titanium surface be oxide-free when the gold is deposited. Gold will not adhere to TiO2.

Donald M. Mattox
Society of Vacuum Coaters
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Donald is the author of:
"Handbook of Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Processing" (2010) [on AbeBooks or eBay or Amazon affil links]
and "The Foundations of Vacuum Coating Technology" (2018) on AbeBooks or eBay or Amazon affil links]

2002

2006

To whom it may concern:

What are the chances for TIO2 to adhere on a ZnSe substrate?

Tx for your answer!

Demolliens
ONERA - Paris, France

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