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Antimony Sulfide (Sb2S3) Evaporation Material, Pieces, 99.99%, 1-3 mm
Product Type: Compound Evaporation Material
Research-grade laboratory product
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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This evaporation material requires precise matching of deposition source hardware to its melting point (550°C) and density (4.64 g/cm³) to avoid contamination and ensure consistent film quality. The 1-3 mm piece form necessitates confirmation of source geometry and feed compatibility for uniform vapor flux.
- Crucible and Boat Compatibility: Use quartz, alumina, or graphite crucibles, tantalum or tungsten boats, or Knudsen cells for thermal evaporation or low-power e-beam deposition.
- E-beam Performance: E-beam evaporation performance is rated as good when using suitable crucible materials.
- Hardware Material Options: Molybdenum, tantalum, and alumina are available as sheet2 hardware materials for deposition source components.
- Process Matching Requirement: The deposition source hardware and process route must be matched to the material's melting point, density, and film requirements.
- Size and Feed Compatibility: The 1-3 mm piece size requires confirmation of source geometry and feed mechanism for uniform loading.
Can Antimony Sulfide (Sb2S3) pieces be evaporated using electron beam deposition given its melting point of 550°C?
Yes, e-beam performance is rated as good for this material when using quartz/alumina/graphite crucibles or Ta/W boats. However low-power e-beam is recommended by RFQ due to the relatively low melting point of 550°C which may require careful power control to avoid decomposition.
What crucible materials are compatible with Sb2S3 evaporation at its melting point?
The recommended crucible materials include quartz (SiO₂), alumina (Al₂O₃), and graphite for thermal evaporation; tantalum (Ta) or tungsten (W) boats; and molybdenum/tantalum sheet hardware for e-beam sources as specified in the product documentation.
Antimony Sulfide (Sb2S3) evaporation material in 99.99% purity, 1-3 mm pieces, is evaluated for vacuum thin-film deposition. The material's moderate melting point (550°C) and density (4.64 g/cm³) enable thermal evaporation or low-power e-beam processing, but require careful source matching and handling due to sulfide volatility and toxicity.
Positive
- High purity for reproducible films: The 99.99% purity specification minimizes contamination in deposited Sb2S3 thin films, supporting consistent optical and electronic properties in research applications.
- Versatile evaporation compatibility: Compatible with multiple source configurations including quartz, alumina, graphite crucibles, Ta/W boats, and Knudsen cells, with good e-beam performance, allowing integration into varied deposition systems.
Trade-offs
- Requires source geometry confirmation: The 1-3 mm piece size and material behavior necessitate pre-quotation verification of deposition source geometry and hardware compatibility to avoid loading or evaporation issues.
- Handling and safety precautions needed: As a sulfide compound, Sb2S3 may release toxic fumes upon heating or decomposition, requiring proper fume extraction, personal protective equipment, and safety data sheet review before use.
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