Electrodeposition of metals on $p$-Si from aqueous electrolytes

The features of the electrochemical deposition of metal coatings on $p$-Si are presented, and the properties of the grown metal layers are measured. The dependence of the depleted-region thickness and the internal voltage drop in it on the electrolyte composition and deposited metal type is studied. The effect of the current density and electrolyte composition on the precipitate properties is substantiated. Metal precipitates with acceptable adhesion and low longitudinal resistance are obtained by selecting the electrolyte pretreatment and deposition mode.