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Cerium Fluoride (CeF3) 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 material requires moisture-controlled handling to prevent degradation and must be used with compatible evaporation source hardware. The preferred deposition method is thermal/resistive evaporation using W/Mo/Ta boats or graphite/alumina crucibles, with e-beam available by request.
- Moisture Sensitivity: Store and handle this material under moisture-controlled conditions to prevent degradation during processing.
- Source Compatibility: Select evaporation source hardware (boat or crucible material) that is compatible with CeF3 to avoid contamination or poor film quality.
- Deposition Method: Use thermal or resistive evaporation as the primary method; e-beam evaporation requires special request and evaluation.
- Recommended Boat and Crucible Materials: Use tungsten, molybdenum, or tantalum boats, or graphite or alumina crucibles for evaporation.
- Thickness Monitoring: Use the provided Z-Ratio of 1.00 for accurate quartz crystal thickness monitoring during deposition.
Can Cerium Fluoride (CeF3) evaporation pieces be used in e-beam evaporation systems, or is thermal evaporation required?
Yes, CeF3 pieces can be used in e-beam evaporation systems, but thermal/resistive evaporation is preferred. The product description indicates that e-beam performance is 'Good' and should be requested by RFQ (request for quotation). The material can be evaporated using W/Mo/Ta boats or graphite/alumina crucibles, with moisture-controlled handling required.
What boat or crucible materials are compatible with Cerium Fluoride (CeF3) evaporation?
CeF3 evaporation pieces are compatible with tungsten (W), molybdenum (Mo), and tantalum (Ta) boats, as well as graphite or alumina crucibles. The product specifies hardware from these materials for both thermal and e-beam methods. Moisture-controlled handling is recommended to avoid material degradation.
What storage and handling precautions are required for Cerium Fluoride (CeF3) evaporation material?
CeF3 evaporation material requires moisture-controlled handling to prevent contamination or degradation. The product description notes that moisture-controlled handling is specified for this material. Additionally, buyers should confirm shipment conditions and certificate requirements before ordering. The material is supplied in pieces of 1-3 mm size and should be stored in a dry environment.
Cerium Fluoride (CeF3) evaporation material in pieces (1-3 mm, 99.99% purity) is specified for thermal/resistive evaporation with good e-beam performance by RFQ. The material requires moisture-controlled handling, and its 1,460°C melting point and 6.16 g/cm³ density support stable deposition for optical or fluoride-based thin films.
Positive
- High purity and defined physical form: 99.99% purity and 1-3 mm pieces enable consistent film quality and reliable source loading for vacuum deposition.
- Flexible evaporation method compatibility: Thermal/resistive evaporation is preferred, and e-beam evaporation is supported by RFQ with good performance, allowing adaptation to different deposition systems.
Trade-offs
- Moisture-sensitive handling required: The material requires moisture-controlled handling and storage to prevent degradation, imposing additional lab infrastructure or glovebox use.
- E-beam evaporation not standard: E-beam evaporation is available only by RFQ, not as a standard process, which may require lead time and quotation for compatibility confirmation.
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