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ErbiumFluoride (ErF3) Evaporation Material, Pieces, 99.9%, 6 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 moisture-controlled handling and compatible source hardware. Processing must use thermal/resistive evaporation with appropriate boat or crucible materials.
- Moisture Sensitivity: Store and handle under moisture-controlled conditions to prevent material degradation.
- Evaporation Source Compatibility: Use W/Mo/Ta boat or graphite/alumina crucible for thermal evaporation.
- Process Method: Thermal/resistive evaporation is preferred; e-beam evaporation available by request for quotation.
- Thermal Properties: Melting point of 1350°C must be considered when setting evaporation parameters.
- Physical Form: The 6 mm pieces require confirmation of source geometry and loading compatibility.
Why is thermal/resistive evaporation preferred over e-beam for ErF3 evaporation material?
Thermal/resistive evaporation is preferred because ErF3 has a melting point of 1350°C and density of 7.82 g/cm³, which is compatible with standard W/Mo/Ta boat materials. E-beam evaporation is available only by RFQ, likely due to the risk of material decomposition under high-energy electron bombardment, necessitating additional process controls and moisture-controlled handling.
What handling precautions are required for ErF3 evaporation material?
Moisture-controlled handling is required for ErF3 evaporation material, as stated in the product description. Fluoride compounds are hygroscopic and can degrade in ambient humidity, so storage in a dry environment and careful handling during source loading are recommended to maintain material integrity and deposition quality.
What is the significance of the 6 mm piece size for ErF3 evaporation material?
The 6 mm piece size is specified to support consistent source loading and controlled evaporation rates. It ensures uniform thermal contact in boats or crucibles and is optimized for both thermal/resistive and e-beam deposition methods, facilitating reliable thin-film deposition.
ErbiumFluoride (ErF3) evaporation material in 6 mm pieces at 99.9% purity offers a defined composition and physical form for vacuum thin-film deposition, with thermal/resistive evaporation preferred and e-beam available by RFQ. The material requires moisture-controlled handling and careful source compatibility matching.
Positive
- Defined purity and physical form: 99.9% purity and 6 mm pieces provide consistent composition and particle size for reliable thin-film deposition processes.
- Multiple evaporation method support: Compatible with thermal/resistive evaporation (preferred) and e-beam by RFQ, with specified boat/crucible materials (W/Mo/Ta, graphite/alumina) for flexible process integration.
Trade-offs
- Moisture-sensitive handling required: Moisture-controlled handling is specified, indicating the material may degrade or react with ambient humidity, requiring controlled storage and transfer procedures.
- Pre-use compatibility verification needed: Deposition source hardware and process route must be confirmed before ordering, as mismatched evaporation conditions or crucible materials may affect film quality or equipment compatibility.
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