Boron nitride films were obtained as a result of laser ablation of a nano-g
rained c-BN target. The films consist mainly of boron and nitrogen as well
as some carbon and oxygen according to the results of Auger electron spectr
oscopy. The results of electron diffraction from the film indicate the pres
ence of c-BN crystals in the deposit. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All ri
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