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Lead Bromide (PbBr2) Evaporation Material, Pieces, 99.9%, 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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Lead bromide evaporation material requires moisture-controlled handling to prevent hydration or degradation during storage and loading. Deposition source hardware and evaporation method must be selected to match the material's melting point and thermal behavior.
- Moisture-Sensitive Handling: Handle the material under moisture-controlled conditions to prevent hydration or degradation of the lead bromide pieces.
- Evaporation Source Compatibility: Use tungsten, molybdenum, or tantalum boats or graphite/alumina crucibles for thermal evaporation; e-beam evaporation requires prior RFQ for compatibility.
- Process Method Preference: Thermal or resistive evaporation is the preferred deposition method for this material.
- Melting Point Consideration: The material melts at 373°C, requiring deposition sources capable of reaching and maintaining this temperature.
How does the 1–3 mm piece size of PbBr2 compare to powder for thermal evaporation in vacuum thin-film deposition?
The 1–3 mm piece form is preferred for thermal evaporation as it minimizes dust generation, ensures consistent thermal contact in boats or crucibles, and provides a controlled feed rate. This reduces outgassing and source spitting compared to fine powder, supporting uniform film deposition from W/Mo/Ta boats or graphite/alumina crucibles.
Which crucible or boat materials are recommended for evaporating PbBr2 without contamination?
The product specifies compatibility with tungsten (W), molybdenum (Mo), or tantalum (Ta) boats as well as graphite or alumina crucibles. For thermal/resistive evaporation, these materials minimize chemical reaction and contamination at the melting point of 373 °C. E-beam evaporation is possible only by RFQ.
What moisture-control measures are required when handling and storing Lead Bromide evaporation material?
The product explicitly requires moisture-controlled handling. To prevent degradation of the 99.9% purity, storage in a dry, sealed container (e.g., desiccator or inert-gas glovebox) is recommended until deposition. Shipment conditions and safety data sheets should also be reviewed for moisture-sensitive handling protocols.
Lead Bromide (PbBr2) evaporation material in 1-3 mm pieces at 99.9% purity is suited for thermal/resistive evaporation in W/Mo/Ta boats or graphite/alumina crucibles, with a melting point of 373°C and density of 6.66 g/cm³, but requires moisture-controlled handling and has limited e-beam compatibility.
Positive
- High Purity and Defined Physical Form: Supplied as 99.9% pure PbBr2 pieces with 1-3 mm sizing, enabling reproducible source loading and consistent evaporation rates in thermal/resistive deposition systems.
- Documented Melting Point and Density: Melting point of 373°C and density of 6.66 g/cm³ provide critical process parameters for matching evaporation source hardware and film growth conditions.
Trade-offs
- Moisture-Sensitive Handling Required: The material requires moisture-controlled handling to prevent degradation, necessitating inert atmosphere storage or glovebox transfer during loading.
- Limited E-Beam Compatibility: E-beam evaporation is only available by RFQ with specified boat or crucible materials, and thermal/resistive evaporation is preferred, restricting direct integration into standard e-beam systems.
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