Diamond Deposition on Substrates with Different Geometries in a Thermal Plasma Reactor |
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Authors: | C F M Borges M Asmann E Pfender J Heberlein |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 111 Church St. S.E., Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455 |
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Abstract: | The effects of process parameters on diamond film deposition have been considered in an atmospheric-pressure dc thermal plasma jet reactor. Two different precursor injection systems have been evaluated, counterflow and side injection. The precursor flow rate using ethanol has been found to strongly affect crystal size as well as orientation of crystal growth planes. Further, crystal size on sharp edges has been found to be up to five times larger than on planar surfaces. The effects of substrate geometry on the morphology and area of deposited diamond have been investigated as well. The results of this study show that dc thermal plasma jets can provide high diamond deposition rates, for example on wires and drills, although crystal size and film thickness show substantial variation. |
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Keywords: | Thermal plasma diamond deposition liquid precursors shape of substrates |
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