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Cerium (Ce) Evaporation Material, Pieces, 99.9%, 1-10 mm
Product Type: Pure Metal Evaporation Material
Research-grade laboratory product
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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This evaporation material requires deposition-source compatibility with Ta/W boat, Ta liner, or water-cooled e-beam hearth with liner. The material's melting point of 798°C and Z-Ratio of 1.00 must be considered for process calibration and hardware matching.
- Source Compatibility: Use only Ta/W boat, Ta liner, or water-cooled e-beam hearth with liner as the evaporation source.
- Evaporation Method: Confirm use of e-beam or thermal/resistive evaporation via request for quotation before processing.
- Process Matching: Match the evaporation source hardware and process route to the material's melting point, density, and target film requirements.
- Pre-Use Verification: Verify model, purity, form, size range, pack size, and deposition-source compatibility before ordering or processing.
- Thickness Monitoring: Calibrate thickness monitoring using the specified Z-Ratio of 1.00 for accurate deposition control.
What is the significance of the Z-ratio of 1.00 listed for cerium evaporation material and how does it affect process control?
The Z-ratio of 1.00 indicates that cerium's acoustic impedance matches that of quartz, which eliminates the need for correction factors when using a quartz crystal microbalance for thickness monitoring during deposition. This value, explicitly provided in the product specifications, simplifies process calibration by allowing direct rate and thickness readings without material-specific adjustments. It is a standard reference value that reflects cerium's material properties for consistent thin-film control.
What deposition source configurations are recommended for evaporating cerium pieces to ensure compatibility with the material's melting point and reactivity?
Cerium pieces with a melting point of 798°C can be evaporated using either thermal/resistive methods with a Ta/W boat or Ta liner, or e-beam evaporation with a water-cooled e-beam hearth and liner. The product description specifies these source options to match the material's behavior and prevent contamination or damage. For e-beam use, the water-cooled hearth and liner are essential to manage the low melting point and avoid reaction with the crucible.
What procurement and documentation steps should be taken before using cerium evaporation material to ensure safe laboratory handling?
Before use, confirm the model, purity (99.9%), form (pieces 1–10 mm), and pack size against deposition-source compatibility as noted in the product's procurement checklist. The recommended documentation review includes obtaining the certificate of analysis, safety data sheet, and verifying shipment conditions and export requirements according to laboratory use needs. These steps ensure that handling and storage protocols align with material-specific safety measures.
Cerium (Ce) evaporation material in pieces of 1-10 mm with 99.9% purity, designed for E-beam or thermal/resistive evaporation using Ta/W boat, Ta liner, or water-cooled e-beam hearth, requiring careful confirmation of source compatibility and process parameters.
Positive
- Defined material identity and purity: Cerium (Ce) with 99.9% purity allows clear procurement matching and grade comparison for thin-film deposition workflows.
- Specified physical form and size range: Pieces sized 1-10 mm facilitate consistent source loading and evaporation rate control in vacuum deposition systems.
Trade-offs
- Deposition source compatibility verification required: Users must confirm boat/liner/hearth material (Ta/W boat, Ta liner, or water-cooled e-beam hearth) and geometry before ordering to ensure proper evaporation behavior.
- Process route matching needed: Evaporation hardware and method (E-beam or thermal) must be matched to the material's melting point (798°C), density (~6.7 g/cm³), and film requirements to avoid process failures.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
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.
Item is dispatched under the Atomfair Shipping & Delivery Framework (Free worldwide shipping on orders over $59 USD excl. heavy equipment). Return is governed by the Atomfair Return & Refund Policy (7-day technical return window).
