Use of n-type semiconductor silicon as substrate material for electrodeposition of Zn1−xFex alloy thin films

Zn1−xFex alloys were electrochemically deposited on semiconductor silicon substrates from sulfate bath. Effect of bath composition on phase formation, chemical composition, crystallite shape, electrical resistivity and magnetoresistance were investigated using appropriate characterization tools. It was shown that Zn-Fe alloys can be successfully deposited directly on semiconductor silicon substrate using electrodeposition technique. Iron content in films influences crystallite size, resistivity and magnetoresistance of films.