Analysis of trimethylgallium decomposition by high-resolution mass spectrometry
Abstract
The decomposition of trimethylgallium (Ga(CH3)3) was examined under H2 and N2 atmospheres using a high-resolution (about 0.002 u) time-of-flight mass spectrometry system, which enabled the separation of N2 and ethene (C2H4) signals. Under H2 atmosphere, the main decomposition product was methane (CH4) formed by the hydrogenolysis of Ga(CH3)3. However, under N2 atmosphere, the main product is ethane (C2H6) at temperature lower than 660 °C. Above 660 °C, the C2H6 further decomposes into CH4, acetylene (C2H2) and C2H4, and the main components in the gas phase are C2H2 and C2H4 above 1000 °C. Since these are effective carbon dopants, the molar ratio of H2 to the Ga(CH3)3 raw material in the carrier gas should be maintained above 300 to inhibit the formation of hydrocarbons in N2.
- Publication:
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Japanese Journal of Applied Physics
- Pub Date:
- February 2020
- DOI:
- 10.35848/1347-4065/ab6fb0
- Bibcode:
- 2020JaJAP..59b5511Y