Patent ID: 7709399

Claim:
A method of forming a metal-containing layer, the method comprising: providing a vapor comprising at least one compound of the formula (Formula I): wherein: M is selected from the group consisting of a Group 2 metal, a Group 3 metal, a Lanthanide, and combinations thereof; each L is independently an anionic ligand; each Y is independently a neutral ligand; n represents the valence state of the metal; z is from 0 to 10; x is from 1 to n; and each R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , and R 5 is independently hydrogen or an organic group; providing at least one reaction gas; and contacting the vapor comprising the at least one compound of Formula I with a substrate to form a metal-containing layer on at least one surface of the substrate using an atomic layer deposition process comprising a plurality of deposition cycles.