Stability and capping of magnetite ultra-thin films

作者:Fleischer K*; Mauit O; Shvets I V
来源:Applied Physics Letters, 2014, 104(19): 192401.
DOI:10.1063/1.4876059

摘要

Ultrathin films of Fe3O4 have been grown epitaxially on nearly lattice matched MgO(001). The stability of 4 nm thick films in ambient air and under annealing in an oxygen atmosphere at 200 degrees C has been studied. By magneto optical and Raman measurements, we can confirm the presence of the Fe3O4 phase and the formation of a maghemite top layer passivating the Fe3O4 thin film. In a second step, we are able to demonstrate that this top layer oxidation in ambient air can be prevented by a 2 nm thick magnesium ferrite passivation layer, while a thicker 20 nm MgO layer prevents oxidation even at elevated temperatures.

  • 出版日期2014-5-12