Mechanism of formation and some surface characteristics of thin polymer films formed on metal surfaces by electron bombardment

Abstract

The formation of thin films by electron bombardment has been studied and some of the important factors controlling the nature and surface characteristics of the films have been identified. A number of experimental techniques have been developed in order to obtain information on both the species likely to be involved in film growth and also the nature of the film surfaces. The surface characteristics have been monitored by contact angle studies.