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Aluminium,1% Copper (Al/Cu 99/1wt%) Evaporation Material, Pellets, Composition: Al 99 wt%, Cu 1 wt%; total purity RFQ, 1-3 mm
Product Type: Alloy Evaporation Material
Research-grade laboratory product
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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This material requires vacuum deposition conditions and must be matched to specific evaporation source hardware. Compatibility with the intended deposition system and process parameters must be confirmed before use to avoid contamination or equipment damage.
- Deposition Source Compatibility: The material must be evaporated using a Mo/W/Ta boat, graphite/alumina crucible, or e-beam hearth; improper source selection may result in incomplete evaporation or contamination.
- Process Route Matching: The evaporation method (thermal/resistive or e-beam) must be selected based on the material's melting point and film requirements to ensure consistent deposition.
- Pre-Use Verification: Confirm the material purity, composition, physical form, and pack size against the deposition system requirements before loading.
- Vacuum Environment Requirement: All deposition steps must be performed under vacuum conditions to enable controlled evaporation and avoid atmospheric contamination.
- Pellet Handling: The 1-3 mm pellet size is intended for direct loading into evaporation sources; ensure the pellets are free of fines and debris before use.
What is the Z-Ratio of Al/Cu 99/1wt% evaporation material and how does it affect thin-film thickness monitoring?
The Z-Ratio is 1.00. This value is used to calibrate quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) sensors for accurate film thickness monitoring during deposition. A Z-Ratio of 1.00, typical for many metals, simplifies thickness calibration and is provided directly in the product specification.
Which boat or crucible materials are compatible with thermal or e-beam evaporation of Al/Cu 99/1wt% pellets?
The product is compatible with Mo/W/Ta boats, graphite or alumina crucibles, and e-beam hearths. The source specifies that the evaporation source hardware should be matched to the material's melting point (640°C) and film requirements. For thermal evaporation, Mo/W/Ta boats are recommended; for e-beam, a copper hearth is typical. Buyers should confirm compatibility with their deposition system before ordering.
Can Al/Cu 99/1wt% pellets be used for both thermal and e-beam evaporation, and what factors determine the choice?
Yes, the material is suitable for both thermal/resistive and e-beam evaporation by RFQ. The choice depends on the deposition system, desired film properties, and source hardware. The low melting point of 640°C makes thermal evaporation feasible, while e-beam offers higher energy for denser films. The product note advises matching the evaporation source hardware and process route to material behavior and film requirements.
The Al/Cu 99/1wt% alloy evaporation material in pellet form (1-3 mm) offers a defined composition for controlled thin-film deposition, but requires RFQ-based purity confirmation and careful source hardware matching due to its alloy nature and specified evaporation method constraints.
Positive
- Defined alloy composition for film control: The Al 99 wt%, Cu 1 wt% composition provides a fixed material identity for reproducible thin-film stoichiometry in vacuum deposition processes, reducing variability in alloy film properties.
- Pellet form supports source loading: The 1-3 mm pellet size is suited for controlled feeding into thermal or e-beam evaporation sources, minimizing powder handling issues and enabling consistent material delivery during deposition.
Trade-offs
- Purity requires RFQ confirmation: Total purity is listed as RFQ, meaning the exact impurity profile is not pre-defined; buyers must request and verify certificate data to ensure compatibility with sensitive film applications.
- Evaporation source compatibility must be verified: The material requires matching to specific boat, crucible, or e-beam hearth hardware (Mo/W/Ta, graphite/alumina) via RFQ, adding a pre-order engineering step to avoid source contamination or process failure.
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