The invention includes methods of forming conductive metal silicides by
reaction of metal with silicon. In one implementation, such a method
includes providing a semiconductor substrate comprising an exposed
elemental silicon containing surface. At least one of a nitride, boride,
carbide, or oxide comprising layer is atomic layer deposited onto the
exposed elemental silicon containing surface to a thickness no greater
than 15 Angstroms. Such layer is exposed to plasma and a conductive
reaction layer including at least one of an elemental metal or metal rich
silicide is deposited onto the plasma exposed layer. Metal of the
conductive reaction layer is reacted with elemental silicon of the
substrate effective to form a conductive metal silicide comprising
contact region electrically connecting the conductive reaction layer with
the substrate. Other aspects and implementations are contemplated.