Thin films of transition metals and their oxides are crucial ingredients in advanced material applications such as magnetic information storage, microelectronics and catalysis. ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) and CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) are techniques modified to deliver uniform thin films for these applications. Bis(N,N'-di-i-propylpentylamidinato)manganese(II),25-0230, is a new manganese precursor offered by Strem Chemicals for such applications.
25-0230 melts at 70 oC and has a highly selective reactivity with molecular hydrogen or water vapor affording fine films of metal or metal oxides. The high thermal stability (>200oC) and volatility (vapor pressure at 90oC is 50 mTorr) make it a great candidate for ALD and CVD applications. This amidinate precursor is highly reactive, affording the deposition of manganese at reasonable rates in the growth of Mn(0) films. This reactive precursor is far superior to the carbonyl analogs currently available.
25-0230 + SiO2 surface (>300 oC) => MnSixOy
The formation of MnSixOy affords a smooth insulator (sheet resistance > 1017 W/sq) while serving as a barrier against Cu, O2, and H2O diffusion. The manganese metal penetrates only a few nanometers into the SiO2 resulting in conformal amorphous manganese silicate layers. There is strong adhesion between Cu(Mn) and insulators, which increases the lifetime of circuits against failure by electromigration.
Alternatively, analogous MnNx films can be prepared by CVD of 25-0230 vapor with NH3. MnNx prepared by CVD of manganese amidinate vapor with NH3 uniformly coats very narrow holes. MnNx + Si form an insulating MnSiyOzNw layer, hindering diffusion of Cu, H2O, and O2. As an interconnect structure for integrated circuits, manganese silicate and manganese silicon nitride layers completely surround copper wires. The barrier against copper diffusion protects the insulator from degradation and therefore premature breakdown during manufacturing and use. The manganese-containing coating also protects the copper from corrosion by oxygen or water found in its surroundings
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Products mentioned in this blog and related products:
25-0230 Bis(N,N'-di-i-propylpentylamidinato)manganese(II), min. 98% [1188406-04-3]
25-0200 Bis(cyclopentadienyl)manganese, 98+% (Manganocene) [73138-26-8]
25-0210 Bis(ethylcyclopentadienyl)manganese, min. 98% [101923-26-6]
25-0235 Bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)manganese, min. 98% (Decamethylmanganocene)
25-0245 Bis(i-propylcyclopentadienyl)manganese, min. 98%[85594-02-1]
25-0390 Cyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl, 98% Cymantrene [12079-65-1]
25-1330 Manganese carbonyl, 98% [10170-69-1]
25-1550 Methylcyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl, min. 97% [12108-13-3]
25-5000 Tris(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)manganese(III), 99% [Mn(TMHD)3] 66[14324-99-3]
For more information on other metal amidinates and precursors offered by Strem please see the links below:
Metal Amidinates for CVD/ALD Applications
List of Volatile Precursors for CVD
MOCVD, CVD & ALD Precursors Booklet