In Situ Gravimetric Monitoring of Decomposition Rate from GaN (0001) and (0001̄) Surfaces Using Freestanding GaN

Polarity dependence on GaN decomposition has been investigated by an in situ gravimetric monitoring (GM) method using freestanding GaN (0001). In the H 2 carrier gas ambient, the decomposition rate of both GaN (0001) and GaN (0001̄) increased with increasing substrate temperature. The decomposition...

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Published in:Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 2001-07, Vol.40 (7A), p.L654-L656
Main Authors: Miho Mayumi, Miho Mayumi, Fumitaka Satoh, Fumitaka Satoh, Yoshinao Kumagai, Yoshinao Kumagai, Akinori Koukitu, Akinori Koukitu
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Language:English
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Summary:Polarity dependence on GaN decomposition has been investigated by an in situ gravimetric monitoring (GM) method using freestanding GaN (0001). In the H 2 carrier gas ambient, the decomposition rate of both GaN (0001) and GaN (0001̄) increased with increasing substrate temperature. The decomposition rate of GaN (0001̄) was faster than that of GaN (0001̄) at temperatures below 820°C, whereas the decomposition rate of GaN (0001) was faster than that of GaN (0001) in the temperature range above 850°C. The decomposition rate as a function of the hydrogen partial pressure ( P H 2 ) has been observed. The rate-limiting reaction of the GaN decomposition on both surfaces is shifted from N(surface) + 3/2H 2 (g)→NH 3 (g) to Ga(surface) + 1/2H 2 (g) →GaH(g) with increase of temperature.
ISSN:0021-4922
1347-4065
DOI:10.1143/JJAP.40.L654