| abstract |
The present invention provides a plasma resistant member having a reinforced mechanical strength and being sufficiently durable to exposure to a low pressure high density plasma. At least the surface of the alumina based material is formed of an oxide or composite oxide layer of a group IIIA element via an intermediate layer. It is preferable in the construction of the plasma resistant member that the intermediate layer comprises 10 to 80% by weight of the oxide or composite oxide of the group IIIA element in the periodic table and 90 to 20% by weight of alumina. The intermediate layer may also comprise a course ceramic with a porosity of 0.2 to 5%. It is also desirable that at least one of the conditions such as a difference in the thermal shrinkage ratio at 1600 to 1900° C. of 3% or less is provided. |