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Silica layers as masks in Ag+-Na+ ion exchange processes

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Abstract

The paper present the application of sol-gel derived silica layers as masks in selective ion exchange processes. These layers were deposited on soda-lime glass substrates, subjected then to the ion exchange processes using liquid source of admixture in the form of a AgNO3:NaNO3 solution with a molar fraction of silver κAg = 0.0025. The concentration of silver in the masked and non-masked areas of the glass were examined with the use of Scanning Electron Microscope/Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (SEM/EDS). The resulting silver concentration profiles allowed to estimate the masking properties of silica layers. Using sol-gel silica films as masks for selective ion-exchange processes, the multimode strip waveguides were produced.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)122-127
Number of pages6
JournalThin Solid Films
Volume615
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Sept 2016

Keywords

  • Channel waveguides
  • Ion-exchange
  • Silica films
  • Sol-gel

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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