Influence of the deposition potential on the structure and composition of the CdTe films electrodeposited on stainless steel substrates

被引:19
作者
Hernandez, GP [1 ]
Mathew, X [1 ]
Enriquez, JP [1 ]
Mathews, NR [1 ]
Sebastian, PJ [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Ctr Invest Energia, Solar Mat Dept, Solar Hydrogen Fuel Cell Grp, Temixco 62580, Morelos, Mexico
关键词
CdTe; electro deposition; AUGER analysis; SEM; EPMA;
D O I
10.1016/S0927-0248(01)00067-8
中图分类号
TE [石油、天然气工业]; TK [能源与动力工程];
学科分类号
0807 ; 0820 ;
摘要
The dependence of the chemical composition and grain growth on the deposition potential of CdTe films on stainless steel substrates has been investigated. The preliminary analysis using XRD, EPMA and AUGER techniques show that the preferential orientation of the CdTe grains and the percentage composition of the film depend on the potential applied between the reference electrode and the stainless steel substrate. It is possible to control the composition of the electrodeposited CdTe films by properly adjusting the deposition potential. AUGER analysis revealed the presence of oxygen throughout the thickness of the film. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:269 / 275
页数:7
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