Abstract: Methods for producing halosilazane comprise halogenating a hydrosilazane with a halogenating agent to produce the halosilazane, the halosilazane having a formula (SiHa(NR2)bXc)(n+2)Nn(SiH(2?d)Xd)(n?1), wherein each a, b, c is independently 0 to 3; a+b+c=3; d is 0 to 2 and n?1; wherein X is selected from a halogen atom selected from F, Cl, Br or I; each R is selected from H, a C1-C6 linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group, or a silyl group [SiR?3]; further wherein each R? of the [SiR?3] is independently selected from H, a halogen atom selected from F, Cl, Br or I, a C1-C4 saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group, a C1-C4 saturated or unsaturated alkoxy group, or an amino group [—NR1R2] with each R1 and R2 being further selected from H or a C1-C6 linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group, provided that when c=0, d?0; or d=0, c?0.

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: Methods are disclosed for forming a Silicon Metal Oxide film using a mono-substituted TSA precursor. The precursors have the formula: (SiH3)2N—SiH2-X, wherein X is selected from a halogen atom; an isocyanato group; an amino group; an N-containing C4-C10 saturated or unsaturated heterocycle; or an alkoxy group.

Abstract: Selective reduction methods for halogenated carbosilanes and carbodisilanes are disclosed. More particularly, high yields of the desired carbosilanes and carbodisilanes are obtained by reduction of their halogenated counterparts using a reducing agent and tetrabutylphosphonium chloride (TBPC) as a catalyst.

Abstract: Methods for producing halosilazane comprise halogenating a hydrosilazane with a halogenating agent to produce the halosilazane, the halosilazane having a formula (SiHa(NR2)bXc)(n+2)Nn(SiH(2?d)Xd)(n?1), wherein each a, b, c is independently 0 to 3; a+b+c=3; d is 0 to 2 and n?1; wherein X is selected from a halogen atom selected from F, Cl, Br or I; each R is selected from H, a C1-C6 linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group, or a silyl group [SiR?3]; further wherein each R? of the [SiR?3] is independently selected from H, a halogen atom selected from F, Cl, Br or I, a C1-C4 saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group, a C1-C4 saturated or unsaturated alkoxy group, or an amino group [—NR1R2] with each R1 and R2 being further selected from H or a C1-C6 linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group, provided that when c=0, d?0; or d=0, c?0.

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: Methods for halogenation of a hydrosilazane include contacting the hydrosilazane with a halogenating agent in a liquid phase to produce the halosilazane having a formula (SiHa(NR2)bXc)(n+2)Nn(SiH(2?d)Xd)(n?1), wherein each a, b, c is independently 0 to 3; a+b+c=3; d is 0 to 2 and n?1; wherein X is selected from a halogen atom selected from F, Cl, Br or I; each R is selected from H, a C1-C6 linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group, or a silyl group [SiR?3]; further wherein each R? of the [SiR?3] is independently selected from H, a halogen atom selected from F, Cl, Br or I, a C1-C4 saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group, a C1-C4 saturated or unsaturated alkoxy group, or an amino group [—NR1R2] with each R1 and R2 being further selected from H or a C1-C6 linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for forming a Silicon Metal Oxide film using a mono-substituted TSA precursor. The precursors have the formula: (SiH3)2N—SiH2-X, wherein X is selected from a halogen atom; an isocyanato group; an amino group; an N-containing C4-C10 saturated or unsaturated heterocycle; or an alkoxy group.

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)×(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: Selective reduction methods for halogenated carbosilanes and carbodisilanes are disclosed. More particularly, high yields of the desired carbosilanes and carbodisilanes are obtained by reduction of their halogenated counterparts using a reducing agent and tetrabutylphosphonium chloride (TBPC) as a catalyst.

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: 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: Mono-substituted TSA precursor Si-containing film forming compositions are disclosed. The precursors have the formula: (SiH3)2N—SiH2—X, wherein X is selected from a halogen atom; an isocyanato group; an amino group; an N-containing C4-C10 saturated or unsaturated heterocycle; or an alkoxy group. Methods for forming the Si-containing film using the disclosed mono-substituted TSA precursor are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for halogenation of a hydrosilazane include contacting the hydrosilazane with a halogenating agent in a liquid phase to produce the halosilazane having a formula (SiHa(NR2)bXc)(n+2)Nn(SiH(2?d)Xd)(n?1), wherein each a, b, c is independently 0 to 3; a+b+c=3; d is 0 to 2 and n?1; wherein X is selected from a halogen atom selected from F, Cl, Br or I; each R is selected from H, a C1-C6 linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group, or a silyl group [SiR?3]; further wherein each R? of the [SiR?3] is independently selected from H, a halogen atom selected from F, Cl, Br or I, a C1-C4 saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group, a C1-C4 saturated or unsaturated alkoxy group, or an amino group [—NR1R2] with each R1 and R2 being further selected from H or a C1-C6 linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group.

Abstract: Mono-substituted TSA precursor Si-containing film forming compositions are disclosed. The precursors have the formula: (SiH3)2N—SiH2—X, wherein X is selected from a halogen atom; an isocyanato group; an amino group; an N-containing C4-C10 saturated or unsaturated heterocycle; or an alkoxy group. Methods for forming the Si-containing film using the disclosed mono-substituted TSA precursor are also disclosed.

Abstract: Si-containing film forming compositions comprising Si—C free and volatile silazane-containing precursors are disclosed. The compositions may be used to deposit high purity thin films. The Si—C free and volatile silazane-containing precursors have the formulae: [(SiR3)2NSiH2]m—NH2-m—C?N, with m=1 or 2;??(a) [(SiR3)2NSiH2]n—NL3-n,with n=2 or 3;??(b) (SiH3)2NSiH2—O—SiH2N(SiH3)2; and??(c) (SiR?3)2N—SiH2—N(SiR?3)2;??(d) with each R independently selected from H, a dialkylamino group, or an amidinate; each R? independently selected from H, a dialkylamino group, or an amidinate, with the provision that all R? are not H; and L is selected from H or a C1-C6 hydrocarbyl group.

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: Mono-substituted TSA precursor Si-containing film forming compositions are disclosed. The precursors have the formula: (SiH3)2N—SiH2—X, wherein X is selected from a halogen atom; an isocyanato group; an amino group; an N-containing C4-C10 saturated or unsaturated heterocycle; or an alkoxy group. Methods for forming the Si-containing film using the disclosed mono-substituted TSA precursor are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are Si—C free and volatile silazane precursors for high purity thin film deposition.