Madan,

I've seen green gold on very thin films ( 50A). It may be that the sticking
coefficient was low due to contamination. Can you see through the green
areas
of the film? It may be that the film is not continuous in that area also due
to
contamination.

                                                Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Madanagopal K.V." 
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Sent: Monday, October 21, 2002 11:43 AM
Subject: [mems-talk] green gold


> Hi,
> We evaporated about 50nm gold onto glass substrates.  Some greenish spots
> are seen on parts of the film.  Has anyone seen it before?
>
> Thanks
> Madan
>
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