Diffusion characteristics of hydrogen in diamond

I. Z. Machi, J. E. Butler, S. H. Connell, B. P. Doyle, R. D. Maclear, J. P.F. Sellschop, E. Sideras-Haddad, D. B. Rebuli

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Abstract

Hydrogen is known to play a significant role in the growth of diamond, and has been reported to influence its electrical properties. Despite some successes made in studying hydrogen in diamond, the configuration, chemistry and behaviour are not yet well established. This work is aimed at reporting on some of the outstanding questions about hydrogen in diamond. We report on micro-scanning Heavy Ion-Elastic Recoil Detection Analysis (μHI-ERDA) measurements of hydrogen in a type IIa diamond. The diamond was subjected to various treatments. These include plasma loading of hydrogen, creation of vacancies by ion implantation and annealing. The results show no evidence of the presence of hydrogen in the diamond bulk due to plasma loading, even after the creation of vacancies followed by plasma loading of hydrogen.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1611-1614
Number of pages4
JournalDiamond and Related Materials
Volume8
Issue number8-9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 1999
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Diffusion
  • Hydrogen
  • Plasma
  • Trapping

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • General Chemistry
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • General Physics and Astronomy
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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