In-situ characterisation of organosilane film formation on aluminium alloys by electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance and in-situ ellipsometry

Hence, it has been possible to characterise the presence of a very thin organosilane layer in the order of a few monolayers using the in-situ techniques. This layer is responsible for the adhesion and growth of the overall organosilane layer observed ex-situ after drying.