Characterization of Ultra-Thin Diamond-Like Carbon Films by SEM/EDX

A novel, high throughput method to characterize the chemistry of ultra-thin diamond-like carbon films is discussed. The method uses surface sensitive SEM/EDX to provide substrate-specific, semi-quantitative silicon nitride/DLC stack composition of protective films extensively used in the hard disk d...

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Main Authors: Chanida Puttichaem, Guilherme P. Souza, Kurt C. Ruthe, Kittipong Chainok
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Coatings
Subjects:
SEM
EDX
DLC
TEM
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/11/6/729