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Nickel Oxide (NiO) Evaporation Material, Powder, 99.95%, 3 µm
Product Type: Compound Evaporation Material
Research-grade laboratory product
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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Nickel oxide (NiO) powder for evaporation requires high-temperature vacuum deposition using e-beam or thermal methods with compatible hearth liners or boats. The material's melting point of 1,984 °C, density of 6.67 g/cm³, and Z-ratio of 1.00 dictate process parameters and source configuration.
- Evaporation Method Constraint: E-beam evaporation is preferred, and thermal evaporation requires RFQ confirmation with specific liner materials such as graphite, Al2O3, BN, or Al2O3 for hearth or W/Mo/Ta boat.
- Powder Form Handling Constraint: The 3 µm powder form requires controlled handling to prevent dust dispersion and contamination of the vacuum chamber.
- Source Compatibility Verification Constraint: Deposition source compatibility must be confirmed before quotation to match material behavior and film requirements.
- Purity Documentation Constraint: The 99.95% purity specification requires verification of certificate and safety data sheet for laboratory compliance.
- Thermal Management Constraint: The 1,984 °C melting point imposes minimum power and thermal management requirements for the evaporation source.
What is the significance of the Z-ratio of 1.00 for NiO evaporation material?
The Z-ratio of 1.00 for Nickel Oxide (NiO) indicates that the material's acoustic impedance matches the quartz crystal monitor, simplifying thickness monitoring during E-beam evaporation without requiring additional correction factors. This value is specified in the product's technical specifications for the 99.95% pure, 3 µm powder form.
Why is the melting point of 1984°C critical for selecting the evaporation method for NiO?
NiO has a melting point of 1984°C, which is high enough that E-beam evaporation is the preferred method because it can achieve the necessary energy for vaporization. Thermal evaporation is available only by RFQ and requires specialized liners such as graphite, Al2O3, BN, or W/Mo/Ta boats to withstand the temperature, as stated in the product's evaporation source specifications.
How does the 3 µm particle size affect the handling and performance of NiO powder in evaporation sources?
The 3 µm particle size is specified to ensure uniform loading into the evaporation source and consistent evaporation rates during deposition. The product description states that this powder size supports source loading and evaporation review, and is a key parameter for matching to deposition hardware and process requirements.
This Nickel Oxide evaporation material offers 99.95% purity and 3 µm powder form for E-beam or thermal evaporation, but requires careful hardware matching and pre-quotation confirmation of deposition source geometry, certificate, and shipment conditions.
Positive
- High purity and defined particle size: 99.95% purity and 3 µm powder size ensure consistent material properties for thin-film deposition workflows.
- Flexible pack sizes for scaling: Available in 25g, 100g, 500g, and 1kg to accommodate different experimental scales without requiring multiple product setups.
Trade-offs
- Hardware compatibility constraints: E-beam evaporation is preferred; thermal evaporation requires RFQ and specific liner materials (graphite, Al2O3, BN, or W/Mo/Ta boat), limiting direct drop-in use.
- Pre-quotation procurement complexity: Buyers must confirm deposition source geometry, certificate requirements, and shipment conditions before quotation, adding lead time and coordination overhead.
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