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Chemical state and phase structure of (TaNbTiW)N films prepared by combined magnetron sputtering and PBII

  • Harbin Institute of Technology
  • School of Mechatronics Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

(TaNbTiW)N films with thickness of ∼1000 nm are prepared on titanium alloy substrate by combined magnetron sputtering deposition and nitrogen plasma based ion implantation (N-PBII). Chemical state of the elements and phase structure of the films are investigated using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), respectively. The bonds of TaN, NbN, TiNO and TaO are detected in the (TaNbTiW)N films, however both WN and WO are not found. The initial alloy film has a BCC structure, while the films with N-PBII treatment are composed of BCC and FCC structures. The hardness and elastic modulus of the films can be improved by increasing nitrogen implantation dose and reach maximum values of 9.0 GPa and 154.1 GPa, respectively.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)388-393
Number of pages6
JournalApplied Surface Science
Volume280
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Sep 2013

Keywords

  • (TaNbTiW)N films
  • Ion implantation
  • Magnetron sputtering
  • XPS
  • XRD

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