Structure and mechanical properties of tungsten carbide films deposited by off-plane double bend filtered cathodic vacuum arc

Y. H. Cheng*, B. K. Tay

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Abstract

The deposition of nanocrystalline tungsten carbide films was reported. The surface morphology, crystalline structure, internal stress, hardness and Young's modulus of the films were strongly dependent on the substrate bias. The high density and strain caused by the lattice mismatch between the different phases contributed to the highest internal stress, hardness and Young's modulus for the films deposited at a substrate bias of 200 V.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)411-415
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films
Volume21
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2003
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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