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Surabhi Shaji1, Nikhil R Mucha1, Svitlana Fialkova1
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC, 27411, USA.
Data in Brief
|December 31, 2019
Summary
Iron-tantalum (Fe-Ta) thin films were synthesized using pulsed laser deposition. Morphological and compositional analyses confirmed the amorphous nature and elemental makeup of the Fe-Ta films.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Thin Film Technology
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Iron-tantalum (Fe-Ta) alloys are of interest for their magnetic and electrical properties.
- Thin films are crucial components in various electronic and magnetic devices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize Fe-Ta thin films on silicon substrates.
- To characterize the morphology and composition of the synthesized films.
Main Methods:
- Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD) for film synthesis.
- Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) for surface morphology analysis.
- X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) for compositional analysis.
Main Results:
- Amorphous nature of the Fe-Ta thin films was confirmed.
- Mesokurtic surface topography was observed via AFM.
- Elemental composition of films and surface clusters was determined using XRF and EDX.
Conclusions:
- Successful synthesis of amorphous Fe-Ta thin films.
- Detailed characterization of film morphology and composition provides foundational data for further studies.
- The findings support further investigation into the magnetic and electrical properties of these Fe-Ta films.
