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Mercury (Hg) Evaporation Material, Sealed ampoule, 99.99%, quantity by RFQ
Product Type: Pure Metal Evaporation Material
Research-grade laboratory product
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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This mercury evaporation material is supplied in a sealed ampoule to prevent vapor release during storage and handling. Deposition requires a dedicated sealed low-temperature evaporation source and cold trap to contain hazardous mercury vapor.
- Storage integrity: Maintain the sealed ampoule in a secure, ventilated storage area to prevent damage and vapor release.
- Hardware compatibility: Use only with a dedicated sealed low-temperature evaporation source and cold trap setup.
- Pre-use verification: Confirm the material purity, form, and source compatibility before loading.
- Documentation review: Review the safety data sheet and certificate of analysis for handling and emergency procedures.
Why is mercury (Hg) evaporation material supplied in sealed ampoules rather than as solid pellets or powder?
Mercury has a melting point of -39°C, making it a liquid at standard laboratory conditions. It is supplied in sealed ampoules to maintain purity (99.99%) and prevent evaporation or contamination during storage and handling. The sealed ampoule also facilitates safe loading into a dedicated low-temperature evaporation source with a cold trap setup.
What type of evaporation source is required for depositing mercury (Hg) thin films?
Mercury requires a dedicated sealed low-temperature source with a cold trap setup, as specified in the product description. Standard thermal or electron-beam evaporation sources are not suitable because mercury's high vapor pressure at room temperature necessitates controlled low-temperature evaporation to avoid uncontrolled boiling and safety hazards.
What safety documentation and handling procedures should be reviewed before using mercury evaporation material?
The product description advises reviewing the certificate of analysis, safety data sheet (SDS), shipment conditions, and export requirements before use. Mercury is toxic, so handling must be performed in a fume hood with appropriate PPE, and the sealed ampoule should only be opened in a controlled environment compatible with the cold trap setup.
Mercury (Hg) evaporation material in sealed ampoule form with 99.99% purity is specified for special low-temperature vacuum evaporation using a dedicated sealed low-temperature source and cold trap, requiring careful infrastructure and safety planning due to mercury's low melting point (-39°C), high density (13.55 g/cm³), and toxicity.
Positive
- High 99.99% purity specification: The 99.99% purity grade enables reproducible thin-film deposition with minimal contaminant introduction, supporting research-grade film quality requirements.
- Sealed ampoule packaging for safety: Supplied in sealed ampoules to prevent oxidation and contamination, and to mitigate handling risks associated with toxic mercury under laboratory conditions.
Trade-offs
- Specialized deposition infrastructure required: Requires a dedicated sealed low-temperature source and cold trap setup; not compatible with standard evaporation equipment, increasing procurement and installation complexity.
- Toxicity and handling constraints: Mercury's low melting point (-39°C) and high toxicity demand rigorous safety protocols, dedicated ventilation, and specialized waste management, adding operational overhead.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
To request raw batch performance data, submit formal vendor registration paperwork, or execute a fast-turnaround R&D manufacturing loop, contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
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