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Nickel Oxide (NiO) Evaporation Material, Powder, 99.5%, 3 µm
Product Type: Compound Evaporation Material
Research-grade laboratory product
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LABORATORY PROCUREMENT SUPPORT
For material selection, deposition-source matching, pack-size confirmation or quotation support, contact our technical sales team.
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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This Nickel Oxide evaporation material requires specific source hardware and process conditions to achieve reliable thin-film deposition. The powder form and purity grade necessitate careful handling and compatibility verification to avoid contamination and equipment damage.
- Source Hardware Compatibility: Use E-beam hearth with graphite, Al2O3, or BN liner, or W/Mo/Ta boat for thermal evaporation.
- Evaporation Method Preference: E-beam evaporation is preferred; thermal evaporation requires RFQ confirmation.
- Powder Handling: The 3 µm powder form requires careful loading to maintain uniform particle distribution in the source.
- Temperature Constraints: Melting point at 1984°C necessitates high-temperature source materials and stable power control.
- Deposition Monitoring: Z-ratio of 1.00 allows direct crystal monitor calibration without correction factor.
Proper preparation and verification steps are required before using this evaporation material in vacuum deposition. Follow these procurement and matching steps to ensure successful integration into the deposition workflow.
Required Equipment: E-beam evaporation source, Graphite/Al2O3/BN liner or W/Mo/Ta boat
- Confirm material specifications
Verify the model, purity, form, particle size, and pack size against the deposition requirements. - Review documentation
Obtain and review the certificate of analysis, safety data sheet, and shipment conditions for laboratory compliance. - Match source hardware
Select the appropriate evaporation source liner or boat material based on the recommended hardware list.
Is E-beam or thermal evaporation preferred for NiO powder (3 µm, 99.5%)?
E-beam evaporation is the preferred method for this Nickel Oxide powder due to its high melting point of 1,984 °C. Thermal evaporation is available only by RFQ and requires using an E-beam hearth with a graphite, Al2O3, or BN liner, or a W/Mo/Ta boat.
What does a Z-Ratio of 1.00 indicate for NiO evaporation material?
A Z-Ratio of 1.00 indicates perfect acoustic impedance matching between the evaporant and the quartz crystal sensor, which simplifies film thickness monitoring and eliminates the need for tooling factor corrections. This value is explicitly listed in the product specifications for this NiO powder.
How does the melting point of 1,984 °C affect evaporation source selection for NiO?
The high melting point of 1,984 °C requires the use of refractory liners or boats during evaporation. Compatible source hardware includes graphite, Al2O3, or BN liners for E-beam evaporation, as well as tungsten, molybdenum, or tantalum boats for thermal evaporation by RFQ.
Atomfair's Nickel Oxide (NiO) evaporation material (99.5% purity, 3 µm powder) is designed for E-beam evaporation with a high melting point (1,984°C) and density (6.67 g/cm³), requiring careful source matching and RFQ for thermal evaporation routes.
Positive
- Defined purity and particle size: 99.5% purity and 3 µm powder size provide a controlled source material for reproducible thin-film deposition in vacuum processes.
- Flexible deposition source compatibility: Compatible with E-beam evaporation using graphite, Al2O3, or BN liners, and thermal evaporation via W/Mo/Ta boats, enabling adaptation to various lab setups.
Trade-offs
- High melting point requires robust heating: A melting point of 1,984°C demands high-power E-beam or thermal evaporation systems, potentially increasing energy consumption and equipment wear.
- Thermal evaporation requires quotation: While E-beam evaporation is standard, thermal evaporation requires a request for quotation, adding lead time and potential custom setup.
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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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