The Structure and the Electrical Properties of a Multilayer System Based on a Composite (co40fe40b20)34(sio2) and Zinc Oxide

A heterogeneous multilayer system (Co40Fe40B20)34(SiO2)66/ZnO was obtained by ion-beam sputtering. X-ray diffraction analysis showed that the obtained films have an amorphous multilayer structure. Transmission electron microscopy analysis (TEM) confirmed the formation of separated (Co40Fe40B20)34(SiO2)66 and ZnO layers. The (Co40Fe40B20)34(SiO2)66 composite layers are monogranular with a metal particle size of 1 nm. The thin films remain stable after heat treatment at temperatures up to 350 °C. Measurement of the electrical resistance confirms the formation of a multilayer structure and crystallization of films after heating above 350 °C.