Electrochemical deposition of CdS thin films using ammonium thiocynate as the sulfur source

Abstract

Use of a complexing agent containing sulfur atoms which can form a charge complex with Cd2+ ions could provide a condition necessary to bring atoms or ions of both the elements Cd and S together in the form of a charge complex to the electrode surface thereby facilitating the formation of CdS on the electrode surface over other materials. In the present study, electrochemical conditions necessary to electrodeposits thin films of CdS using ammonium thiocynate as the complexing agent was studied.