Abstract:
A MODIFIED SINGLE-CRYSTAL, MAGNESIUM ALUMINATE SPINEL WAFER IS FORMED FROM COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE SPINEL BY A SOLID STATE DIFFUSION OF ALUMINA FROM SUBMICRON ALUMINA PARTICLES. THE RESULTANT WAFTER IS PARTICULARLY SUITED FOR USE AS AN EPITAXIAL SILICON UBSTRATE. A METHOD IS GIVEN FOR PRODUCING THESE MODIFIED SPINEL WAFTERS BY SOLID STATE DIFFUSION.