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Niobium(IV) Oxide (Nb2O5) Evaporation Material, Pieces, 99.5%, 12 mm
Product Type: Compound Evaporation Material
Research-grade laboratory product
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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This material requires precise source hardware and evaporation method selection to achieve consistent film deposition. The Z-ratio of 1.00 and melting point of 1,485 °C dictate specific process calibration and source compatibility.
- Evaporation Source Compatibility: Use E-beam hearth with graphite, Al2O3, or BN liner, or W/Mo/Ta boat for thermal evaporation by RFQ.
- Evaporation Method Requirements: E-beam evaporation is the preferred method; thermal evaporation requires a request for quotation.
- Process Parameter Calibration: Calibrate deposition parameters using the stated density of 4.47 g/cm³ and Z-ratio of 1.00 for accurate thickness monitoring.
- Pre-Order Verification: Confirm material identity, purity, form, size range, pack size, and deposition-source compatibility before ordering.
- Documentation Review: Review certificate, safety data sheet, shipment conditions, and export requirements against laboratory use specifications.
What is the recommended evaporation method for Niobium(IV) Oxide (Nb2O5) pieces, and why is thermal evaporation listed as RFQ-only?
E-beam evaporation is the preferred method for this Nb2O5 material, while thermal evaporation is available only by RFQ. The product description explicitly states 'E-beam evaporation preferred; thermal evaporation by RFQ' and specifies the use of an E-beam hearth with graphite/Al2O3/BN liner or W/Mo/Ta boat. The melting point of 1,485°C and high Z-ratio of 1.00 indicate that thermal evaporation may require custom process optimization, hence the RFQ requirement.
What are the key source hardware compatibility requirements for the 12 mm Nb2O5 pieces?
The 12 mm Nb2O5 pieces are designed for use with E-beam hearths equipped with graphite, Al2O3, or BN liners, or with W/Mo/Ta boats. The technical specifications list 'E-beam hearth with graphite/Al2O3/BN liner or W/Mo/Ta boat' and also indicate tungsten boat compatibility through the notation 'Sheet2 hardware: – | W | – | W | -'. Buyers must confirm that their deposition source geometry can accommodate the 12 mm piece size before ordering.
How does the 99.5% purity and 4.47 g/cm³ density of Nb2O5 affect thin-film deposition parameters?
The 99.5% purity ensures standard-grade stoichiometry for optical and dielectric thin-film applications, while the density of 4.47 g/cm³ and melting point of 1,485°C directly influence evaporation rate, power settings, and film thickness monitoring. The Z-ratio of 1.00 simplifies quartz crystal microbalance calibration, as it is the nominal value used for many materials. These parameters are critical for process engineers to set deposition conditions and achieve reproducible film quality.
Niobium(IV) Oxide (Nb2O5) evaporation material in 12 mm pieces at 99.5% purity, supplied as a variable-pack-size compound for e-beam evaporation, with thermal evaporation possible via RFQ using appropriate liner or boat hardware. The defined physical form and purity support direct process matching, while the available pack sizes (25 g to 1 kg) accommodate R&D through pilot-scale deposition runs.
Positive
- Defined purity and physical form: 99.5% purity and 12 mm pieces allow reproducible source loading and deposition process matching for thin-film applications.
- Flexible pack size options: Available in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, and 1 kg packs, enabling cost-effective procurement from small-scale R&D to larger production trials.
Trade-offs
- Deposition source compatibility required: E-beam evaporation is preferred; thermal evaporation requires RFQ and specific graphite/Al2O3/BN liners or W/Mo/Ta boats, adding hardware selection overhead.
- Pre-order verification needed: Buyers must confirm model, purity, form, size, pack size, and deposition-source geometry before quotation, adding procurement lead time.
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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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