Description
FTO CONDUCTIVE GLASS 14 OHM 1.6MM SNO₂:F 600°C 100 PCSRESEARCH GRADE MATERIAL
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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These substrates require storage below 65% relative humidity and protection from direct sunlight to prevent degradation of sheet resistance and optical transmittance. Handling must be limited to the four edges only to avoid coating damage, and the blue film-laminated side identifies the conductive surface for orientation.
- Storage Conditions: Maintain ambient humidity below 65% in a dry, shaded location away from direct sunlight for optimal stability.
- Handling Procedure: Handle substrates only by the four edges to prevent coating scratches and conductive surface contamination.
- Surface Identification: The blue film-laminated side marks the conductive surface; verify orientation before any processing or use.
- Post-Processing Flatness: Account for post-sintering surface flatness values (3.375 μm / 11.225 μm) when designing device architectures requiring precise layer thickness.
- Acid Compatibility: The SnO₂:F coating exhibits outstanding room-temperature resistance to acid corrosion, suitable for acidic electrolyte experiments.
These steps describe safe handling and preparation of FTO conductive glass substrates for fabrication. Proper orientation and storage preserve coating integrity and ensure reproducible performance.
Required Equipment:
- Inspect Substrate
Inspect each substrate for scratches or damage by holding the edges under bright illumination before removing the protective blue film. - Remove Protective Film
Peel the blue protective film from the conductive surface while gripping the substrate by the edges to avoid coating contact. - Store in Controlled Environment
Transfer the substrate to a dry, shaded storage area with ambient humidity below 65% to maintain sheet resistance and optical transmittance.
What are the performance trade-offs between using FTO and ITO conductive glass for high-temperature sintering processes?
FTO maintains conductivity up to 600°C while ITO degrades above 300°C, making FTO essential for DSSC TiO₂ sintering. However, FTO typically has slightly higher sheet resistance (14 Ω/sq) and lower visible transmittance (80%) compared to ITO, but its chemical stability and thermal tolerance outweigh these factors for high-temperature applications.
Can this FTO glass be used directly in perovskite solar cell fabrication without additional processing?
Yes, the 14 Ω/sq FTO with 350 nm SnO₂:F coating is suitable as a transparent electrode for perovskite solar cells processed at elevated temperatures. However, the post-sintering surface flatness of 3.375 μm / 11.225 μm should be considered in device architectures requiring precise layer thickness control, and custom CNC processing is available for specific geometries.
What are the critical handling and storage requirements to maintain FTO glass performance?
Handle substrates by the four edges only to avoid touching the conductive coated surface. The blue film-laminated side identifies the conductive surface. For long-term storage, maintain ambient humidity below 65% in a dry, shaded location away from direct sunlight to prevent degradation of sheet resistance and optical transmittance.
This FTO conductive glass substrate with 14 Ω/sq sheet resistance, 80% visible transmittance, and 600°C thermal stability is optimized for high-temperature DSSC fabrication, but requires careful handling and controlled storage to maintain performance.
Positive
- 600°C Thermal Stability: The SnO₂:F coating remains stable up to 600°C, enabling high-temperature sintering of mesoporous TiO₂ layers for dye-sensitized solar cells, unlike ITO which degrades above 300°C.
- Superior Chemical Resistance: The fluorine-doped tin oxide coating exhibits outstanding room-temperature resistance to acid corrosion, making it suitable for photoelectrochemical experiments with acidic electrolytes.
Trade-offs
- Environmental Storage Requirements: To prevent degradation of sheet resistance and optical transmittance, substrates must be stored below 65% relative humidity in a dry, shaded location away from direct sunlight.
- Post-Sintering Flatness Variation: Surface flatness increases from 1.225/9.287 μm pre-sinter to 3.375/11.225 μm post-sinter, which must be accounted for in device architectures requiring precise layer thickness control.
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.
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