Abstract
According to the special physical and chemical properties of narrow band semiconductor Hg1-xMnxTe, different concentrations of Br2-MeOH were used for the chemical polishing of Hg1-xMnxTe wafers. It was found that in 3%Br2-MeOH had a stationary erosion rate on Hg1-xMnxTe wafer and the process could be easily controlled. The surface scratches were removed and a shiny surface was obtained. Through AFM and SEM analysis, it was proved that the chemical polishing could reduce the surface roughness about 19.8% and remove the surface damaged layers completely. Electronic properties of Hg1-xMnxTe wafers before and after chemical polishing were characterized by Van Der Pauw method at 77 K. Results show that the resistivity of the wafers was increased after etching.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 662-665 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Rengong Jingti Xuebao/Journal of Synthetic Crystals |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 3 |
State | Published - Jun 2008 |
Keywords
- Erosion rate
- HgMnTe
- Mean roughness
- Resistivity
- Surface damaged layers