A new inorganic azo dye and its thin film: MoO₄N₄H₆

Abstract

Thin films of hydrazine molybdenum (MoO₄N₄H₆), a new inorganic azo dye, were synthesized and deposited on a commercial glass substrate using the chemical bath deposition technique. Subsequently, the optical transmission, reflectivity, absorption, refractive index, and dielectric constant of hydrazine molybdenum were investigated using an ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer. In addition, the film structure was analyzed by mid-infrared spectroscopy. The spectra of the films were found to be in line with those in the literature. The surface properties of all films were examined using a computer-controlled digital scanning electron microscope with a secondary electron detector. The areas of application and the technological advantages of this material were also considered.

Keywords

azo dyes / thin films / hydrazine / molybdenum / optical properties / dielectric properties

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