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Ultra-thin aluminium oxide films deposited by plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition for corrosion protection

  • S.E. Potts
  • , L. Schmalz
  • , M. Fenker
  • , B. Díaz
  • , J. Swiatowska
  • , V. Maurice
  • , A. Seyeux
  • , P. Marcus
  • , G. Radnóczi
  • , L. Tóth
  • , W.M.M. Kessels

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Abstract

We have employed plasma-enhanced and thermal atomic layer deposition (ALD) within the temperature range of 50–150°C for the deposition of ultra-thin (10–50 nm) Al2O3 films on 100Cr6 steel and aluminium Al2024-T3 alloys. [Al(CH3)3] was used as the precursor with either an O2 plasma or water as co-reactants. Neutral salt spray tests showed that the thicker films offered the best corrosion-resistance. Using cyclic voltametry, the 50 nm films were found to be the least porous (
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)C132-C138
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of the Electrochemical Society
Volume158
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

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