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Copper (Cu) Evaporation Material, Pellets, 99.999%, 3-6 mm
Product Type: Pure Metal Evaporation Material
Research-grade laboratory product
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LABORATORY PROCUREMENT SUPPORT
For material selection, deposition-source matching, pack-size confirmation or quotation support, contact our technical sales team.
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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This material requires specific evaporation source hardware and process parameters to achieve optimal thin-film deposition. Compatibility with boat, crucible, or e-beam hearth materials must be confirmed before use.
- Evaporation Source Compatibility: Use Mo/W/Ta boat, graphite/alumina crucible, or e-beam hearth for thermal or e-beam evaporation.
- Process Matching: Match evaporation source hardware and process route to material melting point, density, and film requirements.
- Procurement Verification: Confirm model, purity, form, size range, and deposition-source compatibility before quotation.
- Documentation Review: Review certificate, safety data sheet, shipment conditions, and export requirements against laboratory use.
- Melting Point Consideration: The melting point of 1083°C must be considered when selecting evaporation source and power settings.
Why is the Z-ratio of 0.437 important for e-beam evaporation of these copper pellets?
The Z-ratio of 0.437 is the acoustic impedance factor used in quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) deposition controllers to correct for copper's elastic properties. Entering this value ensures accurate film thickness and rate monitoring during e-beam evaporation, as specified in the product's technical specifications.
Which crucible or boat materials are suitable for evaporating these 99.999% copper pellets at 1,083 °C?
Suitable source materials include molybdenum (Mo), tungsten (W), or tantalum (Ta) boats, graphite or alumina crucibles, and e-beam hearths. These materials withstand the 1,083 °C melting point of copper and resist chemical reaction to maintain the 99.999% purity, as listed in the product specifications.
What is the recommended particle size range for these copper pellets and why does it matter for evaporation?
The pellets are supplied in a 3–6 mm size range. This uniform sizing promotes consistent feeding and evaporation rates in thermal or e-beam sources, and is optimized for typical boat, crucible, and hearth geometries. The size range is explicitly specified in the product's technical data.
Copper evaporation pellets (99.999%, 3–6 mm) offer high-purity material for thermal or e-beam deposition, with defined pellet size and broad source compatibility, but require careful matching of source hardware and process parameters due to the material's melting point and Z-ratio.
Positive
- High-purity 99.999% specification: The 5N purity level minimizes film contamination, making the material suitable for demanding thin-film applications in electronics, optics, and energy devices.
- Defined pellet size for consistent loading: The 3–6 mm pellet form enables reproducible source loading and uniform evaporation rates, reducing process variability across runs.
Trade-offs
- High melting point requires compatible hardware: Copper's melting point of 1,083°C necessitates Mo/W/Ta boats or graphite/alumina crucibles, which must be verified for thermal stability and resistance to oxidation.
- Z-ratio affects deposition rate monitoring: A Z-ratio of 0.437 requires recalibration of quartz crystal microbalance sensors to achieve accurate film thickness control during e-beam evaporation.
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