Abstract
XPS analysis of electroless deposition of successive Sn, Pd and Cu films on NiTi(O) surface has been done in order to explain their nucleation and growth. Chemical interaction of Sn sensitisation element with NiTi(O) surface is shown to be associated with the growth of Sn(O) interfacial oxide which can be formed after the reaction of Sn atoms with Ni 2O 3 nickel oxide. The dissociation of this non-stable oxide leads to the formation of Sn oxide film and to the migration of free metallic nickel atoms at the free surface of the electroless Sn(O) film Pd chemisorption on Sn(O) surface is associated with the formation of strong Sn–O–Pd interfacial bonds. Further on, 2D and 3D growth of pure metallic palladium occurs, leading to the formation of nanometric Pd clusters. The interaction of copper atoms with that palladium surface leads to the formation of interfacial Pd–Cu intermetallic and consequently to strong interfacial adhesion.
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