Abstract:
A multiple anodization technique is described for producing GaAs layers of nonuniform thickness; that is, GaAs layers having substantially rectangular steps or grooves of the type capable of guiding light. The technique includes the following steps: (1) growing a native oxide layer on a major surface of the GaAs layer by submersing the GaAs layer in an anodization bath of concentrated H2O2 having a pH less than 6; (2) removing selected portions of the oxide layer so as to expose the GaAs layer adjacent to the desired step region; and (3) immersing the surface again in an anodization bath of concentrated H2O2 having a pH less than 6. Also described are techniques for growing by liquid phase epitaxy an AlGaAs layer over the resultant GaAs step structure in a manner which alleviates two problems: the formation of deleterious oxides on the GaAs layer and the dissolving of the step configuration while in contact with the AlGaAs growth solution.
Abstract:
The surface oxidation process of the zinc or of a zinc coating consists of immersion of the zinc in an electrolytic cell, where a direct current of selected magnitude is driven and where the electrolytic bath consists essentially of a solution in an alkali metal nitrate melted mixture either of an hexavalent oxide of the type XO3 or of a salt of the type Y2XO4 or of a salt of the type Y2Cr2O7, where X represents an element selected in the group of chromium molybdenum and tungstenum and Y an element selected between sodium and potassium. When solution of hexavalent chrome CrH3 in a mixture of melted alkali metal nitrates is used as bath, the oxidizing process can be carried out without current in the cell, by mere immersion of the zinc.
Abstract:
Thin film capacitors including a dielectric layer obtained by anodizing a layer obtained by sputtering a film-forming metal in a nitrogen or carbon containing ambient at partial pressures ranging from 10 3 to 10 5 torr. manifest marked improvement with regard to initial leakage and life test failure as compared with conventional prior art capacitors.
Abstract:
An electrolytic process for imparting stain resistance to sheet copper comprising rendering the copper sheet cathodic in an electrolytic cell containing an aqueous electrolyte containing about 0.4-0.8 grams/liter of hexavalent chromium ions and subjecting said foil to a current density of about 2-4 amps/ft.2 for about 6-8 seconds. Products resulting therefrom.
Abstract:
Methods for surface polarizing magnesium and its alloys; thus permitting large pieces to be readily anodized using only nominal electric power. Low adhesion, easily strippable film strips are adhered to the pieces, the strips providing areas of exposed metal which allow a high current density to be built up thereat which produces vigorous electrolytic action for progressively peeling off the films for subsequent anodization of the pieces.
Abstract:
A PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUSLY ANODIZING TANTALUM FOIL AND SINTERED POWDERED PELLETS FORMED ON THE FOIL WHEREIN THE FOIL PASSES THROUGH CATHODE PLATES IMMERSED IN AN ELECTOLYTE BATH AND THE FULL FORMATION VOLTAGE IS APPLIED TO THE BATH.