Abstract: A Si-containing film forming composition comprising a catalyst and/or a polysilane and a N—H free, C-free, and Si-rich perhydropolysilazane having a molecular weight ranging from approximately 332 dalton to approximately 100,000 dalton and comprising N—H free repeating units having the formula [—N(SiH3)x(SiH2-)y], wherein x=0, 1, or 2 and y=0, 1, or 2 with x+y=2; and x=0, 1 or 2 and y=1, 2, or 3 with x+y=3. Also disclosed are synthesis methods and applications for using the same.

Abstract: Solid or liquid N—H free, C-free, and Si-rich perhydropolysilazane compositions comprising units having the following formula [—N(SiH3)x(SiH2—)y], wherein x=0, 1, or 2 and y=0, 1, or 2 when x+y=2; and x=0, 1 or 2 and y=1, 2, or 3 when x+y=3 are disclosed. Also disclosed are synthesis methods and applications for the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are Si-containing film forming compositions comprising alkylamino-substituted carbosilane precursors, methods of synthesizing the same, and their use for vapor deposition processes.

Abstract: Methods of synthesizing Si—H containing iodosilanes, such as diiodosilane or pentaiododisilane, using a halide exchange reaction are disclosed.

Abstract: Solid or liquid N—H free, C-free, and Si-rich perhydropolysilazane compositions comprising units having the following formula [—N(SiH3)x(SiH2—)y], wherein x=0, 1, or 2 and y=0, 1, or 2 when x+y=2; and x=0, 1 or 2 and y=1, 2, or 3 when x+y=3 are disclosed. Also disclosed are synthesis methods and applications for the same.

Abstract: Solid or liquid N—H free, C-free, and Si-rich perhydropolysilazane compositions comprising units having the following formula [—N(SiH3)x(SiH2—)y], wherein x=0, 1, or 2 and y=0, 1, or 2 when x+y=2; and x=0, 1 or 2 and y=1, 2, or 3 when x+y=3 are disclosed. Also disclosed are synthesis methods and applications for the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are organosilane precursors, methods of synthesizing the same, and methods of using the same to deposit silicon-containing films using vapor deposition processes. The disclosed organosilane precursors have the following formula: SiHx(RN—(CR)n—NR)y(NRR)z wherein R may each independently be H, a C1 to C6 alkyl group, or a C3-C20 aryl or heterocycle group, x+y+z=4 and n, x, y and z are integers, provided that x?3 when y=1. Preferably, n=1 to 3, x=0 to 2, y=1 to 2, and z=1 to 3.

Abstract: Methods of synthesizing Si—H containing iodosilanes, such as diiodosilane or pentaiododisilane, using a halide exchange reaction are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of synthesizing Si—H containing iodosilanes, such as diiodosilane or pentaiododisilane, using a halide exchange reaction are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of using Si-containing film forming compositions to deposit silicon-containing films using vapor deposition processes are disclosed. The disclosed Si-containing film forming composition comprises an amino(bromo)silane precursor having the formula: SiHxBry(NR1R2)4?x?y wherein x=0, 1 or 2; y=1, 2 or 3; x+y<4; each R1 and R2 is independently selected from C1-C6 alkyl, aryl, or hetero group; and R1 and R2 may be joined to form a cyclic nitrogen-containing heterocycle. The disclosed Si-containing film forming compositions include an amino(bromo)silane precursor selected from the group consisting of SiH2Br(NEt2), SiH2Br(N(iPr)2), SiH2Br(N(iBu)2) and SiBr(NMe2)3.

Abstract: Disclosed are Si-containing film forming composition comprising organodisilane precursors. The organodisilane precursors have the formula (E-(CR)n-E)SiH2—SiHx(E-(CR)n-E)3-x, wherein x is 2 or 3; each n is independently 1 or 3; each (E-(CR)n-E) group is a monoanionic bidentate ligand bonding to the Si through each E; each E is independently chosen from NR, O or S; and each R is independently selected from the group consisting of H, a C1 to C6 alkyl group, and a C3-C20 aryl or heterocycle group. Also disclosed are methods of synthesizing the Si-containing film forming compositions and methods of using the same to deposit silicon-containing films using vapor deposition processes for manufacturing semiconductors, photovoltaics, LCD-TFT, flat panel-type devices, refractory materials, or aeronautics.

Abstract: Methods of synthesizing Si—H containing iodosilanes, such as diiodosilane or pentaiododisilane, using a halide exchange reaction are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are Si-containing thin film forming precursors, methods of synthesizing the same, and methods of using the same to deposit silicon-containing films using vapor deposition processes for manufacturing semiconductors, photovoltaics, LCD-TFT, flat panel-type devices, refractory materials, or aeronautics.

Abstract: Disclosed are hexacoordinate silicon-containing precursors, methods of synthesizing the same, and methods of using the same to deposit silicon-containing films using vapor deposition processes for manufacturing semiconductors, photovoltaics, LCD-TFT, flat panel type devices, refractory materials, or aeronautics. The hexacoordinate silicon-containing molecule have the following formula: (I), wherein each L1, L2, L3 and L4 is independently selected from oxygen or nitrogen atoms; L1 and L2 are joined together via a carbon bridge having one to three carbon atoms; L3 and L4 are joined together via a carbon bridge having one to three carbon atoms; L1, L2 and the carbon bridge forming a monoanionic ligand bonded to silicon; and L3, L4 and the carbon bridge form a monoanionic ligand bonded to silicon.

Abstract: Disclosed are amino(iodo)silane precursors, methods of synthesizing the same, and methods of using the same to deposit silicon-containing films using vapor deposition processes. The disclosed amino(iodo)silane precursors include SiH2I(N(iPr)2) or SiH2I(N(iBu)2).

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of synthesizing an amino(halo)silane comprising the step of reacting a halosilane having the formula SiaHbXc with an aminosilane having the formula SidHe(NR1R2)f to produce the amino(halo)silane having the formula SiwHxXy(NR1R2)z, wherein X=Br or I; each R1 and R2 is independently selected from a C1-C10 alkyl, aryl, or hetero group; a, d, and w independently=1 to 4; b+c=2a+2; b=1 to 2a+1; c=1 to 2a+1; e+f=2d+2; e=1 to 2d+1; f=1 to 2d+1; x+y+z=2w+2; and R1 and R2 may be joined to form a nitrogen-containing heterocycle.

Abstract: Disclosed are Si-containing thin film forming precursors, methods of synthesizing the same, and methods of using the same to deposit silicon-containing films using vapor deposition processes for manufacturing semiconductors, photovoltaics, LCD-TFT, flat panel-type devices, refractory materials, or aeronautics.

Abstract: Disclosed are sulfur containing organosilane precursors, methods of synthesizing the same, and methods of using the same to deposit silicon-containing films using vapor deposition processes for manufacturing semiconductors, photovoltaics, LCD-TFT, flat panel-type devices, refractory materials, or aeronautics. The disclosed precursors have the following formula: wherein L1 is a sulfur atom and L2 may be chosen from a sulfur atom, an oxygen atom, or a nitrogen atom; L1 and L2 are joined together via a carbon bridge having one to three carbon atoms; and L1, L2 and the carbon bridge form a monoanionic ligand bonded to silicon.

Abstract: Disclosed are Si-containing thin film forming precursors, methods of synthesizing the same, and methods of using the same to deposit silicon-containing films using vapor deposition processes for manufacturing semiconductors, photovoltaics, LCD-TFT, flat panel-type devices, refractory materials, or aeronautics.

Abstract: Provided is a vessel having internally wettable surfaces therein coated with one or more barrier layers to, for example, inhibit contamination of a material, such as a metal halide, contained in the vessel.