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The forward characteristics of Au-n type epitaxial Si contacts, measured at different temperatures, are interpreted in terms of a nonsilicon layer between metal and semiconductor, with a contribution of surface states. The proposed model is verified by correlating the I/V characteristics, with the potential barrier height at null bias.