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Antimony Telluride (Sb2Te3) Evaporation Material, Pieces, 99.99%, 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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This evaporation material requires selection of compatible crucible, boat, or Knudsen cell materials to prevent contamination during deposition. The melting point of 629°C and density of 6.5 g/cm³ define the thermal and e-beam evaporation parameters that must be matched to the material's behavior.
- Crucible and Boat Compatibility: Use quartz, alumina, or graphite crucibles, or tantalum/tungsten boats to avoid reactive contamination during thermal evaporation or low-power e-beam deposition.
- Evaporation Method Restriction: Thermal evaporation or low-power e-beam deposition is required, as the material's melting point and density preclude high-energy methods without prior process validation.
- Physical Form Constraint: The 1–3 mm piece size must be verified against the source geometry to ensure uniform heating and consistent evaporation rates.
- Quartz Crystal Monitor Calibration: The Z-ratio of 1.00 must be used for accurate film thickness monitoring with a quartz crystal microbalance during deposition.
- Pre-Deposition Matching: Confirm that the antimony telluride lot identity, purity, and physical form are compatible with the intended deposition hardware and process route before initiating evaporation.
What is the significance of the Z-ratio of 1.00 for Antimony Telluride (Sb2Te3) evaporation material in quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) monitoring?
The Z-ratio of 1.00 indicates that the acoustic impedance of Sb2Te3 matches the default setting in many QCM controllers, simplifying thickness monitoring without requiring a custom tooling factor adjustment. This value is explicitly listed in the technical specifications for the AF-SB2TE3PCS-4N13MM material.
Which crucible or boat material is recommended for evaporating Sb2Te3 to avoid chemical reaction or contamination?
The product specification lists compatibility with quartz, alumina, graphite crucibles, tantalum (Ta) or tungsten (W) boats, or Knudsen cells by RFQ. For Sb2Te3 with a melting point of 629°C, alumina or graphite crucibles are typically preferred to avoid wetting or reaction with metal boats, though Ta/W boats may be used with proper liner selection.
What storage conditions are recommended for Antimony Telluride pieces to maintain purity and prevent degradation?
The procurement checklist advises reviewing the safety data sheet and shipment conditions for handling and storage requirements specific to this material. General laboratory practice for antimony telluride pieces includes storage in a dry, inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation.
Antimony Telluride (Sb2Te3) evaporation material in pieces (1-3 mm) with 99.99% purity, suitable for thermal evaporation or low-power e-beam deposition using quartz/alumina/graphite crucibles or Ta/W boats; requires confirmation of source geometry and process compatibility before ordering.
Positive
- High purity and defined composition: 99.99% purity with specified Sb2Te3 stoichiometry enables reproducible thin-film properties and clear procurement matching for research-grade deposition.
- Specified physical form and source compatibility: Pieces sized 1-3 mm are compatible with quartz/alumina/graphite crucibles, Ta/W boats, or Knudsen cells, supporting thermal evaporation and low-power e-beam processes.
Trade-offs
- Requires pre-order process confirmation: Deposition source geometry, evaporation method, and hardware compatibility must be confirmed via RFQ before ordering to avoid process mismatch.
- Operational documentation dependencies: Certificate of analysis, safety data sheet, shipment conditions, and export requirements must be reviewed against laboratory protocols prior to procurement.
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