FTO CONDUCTIVE GLASS 7 OHM 2.2MM SNO₂:F 600°C 100 PCSRESEARCH GRADE MATERIAL
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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Store FTO substrates in a dry environment with humidity below 65% and away from direct sunlight to prevent degradation of sheet resistance and optical transmittance. Handle substrates by the four edges only and avoid contact with the conductive coated surface to prevent scratches and contamination.
- Humidity Control: Maintain ambient humidity below 65% during storage to prevent degradation of electrical and optical properties.
- Light Exposure: Store in a shaded location away from direct sunlight to avoid UV-induced degradation of the SnO₂:F coating.
- Handling Method: Handle FTO substrates by the four edges only and never touch the conductive coated surface.
- Conductive Surface Identification: The blue film-laminated side indicates the conductive surface; verify orientation before use.
- Post-Sintering Flatness: Consider post-sintering surface flatness values (3.375 μm / 11.225 μm) in device architectures requiring precise layer thickness control.
Follow these steps to properly handle and store FTO conductive glass substrates to maintain their electrical and optical properties. Adherence to these guidelines prevents damage from contamination, humidity, and light exposure.
Required Equipment:
- Inspect the Substrate
Inspect the blue film-laminated side of each substrate to confirm the conductive surface orientation before use. - Handle by Edges
Handle the substrate by the four edges only to avoid touching the conductive coated surface. - Store in Controlled Environment
Store the substrates in a dry, shaded location with ambient humidity below 65% and away from direct sunlight.
Why choose FTO over ITO for high-temperature applications?
FTO conductive glass is preferred over ITO for applications requiring high-temperature processing because the SnO₂:F coating remains stable up to 600°C, whereas ITO degrades above 300°C. This makes FTO essential for dye-sensitized solar cell fabrication involving sintering of mesoporous TiO₂ layers at elevated temperatures.
How do I identify the conductive side of the FTO substrate?
The blue film-laminated side indicates the conductive surface. Each substrate is individually film-laminated with the blue film side marking the conductive side, preventing coating scratches and eliminating ambiguity in orientation during handling and processing.
What are the recommended storage and handling conditions for FTO conductive glass?
Store FTO substrates in a dry, shaded location with ambient humidity below 65% and away from direct sunlight to prevent degradation of sheet resistance and optical transmittance. Handle substrates by the four edges only to avoid touching the conductive coated surface.
This FTO conductive glass (7 Ω/sq, 350 nm SnO₂:F on 2.2 mm substrate) is engineered for high-temperature and acidic-electrolyte applications where ITO fails. Its 600°C thermal stability enables direct sintering of mesoporous TiO₂ layers for dye-sensitized solar cells, while the fluorine-doped coating provides superior acid resistance for photoelectrochemical experiments. The 100-piece lot includes individual protective lamination and supports custom CNC processing with ≤0.05 mm tolerance.
Positive
- 600°C thermal stability: The SnO₂:F coating remains stable up to 600°C, enabling high-temperature sintering of mesoporous TiO₂ layers in dye-sensitized solar cell fabrication, unlike ITO which degrades above 300°C.
- Acid-resistant conductive coating: The fluorine-doped tin oxide exhibits outstanding room-temperature resistance to acid corrosion, making it the preferred substrate for photoelectrochemical experiments involving acidic electrolytes that would etch ITO coatings.
Trade-offs
- Strict handling requirements: Substrates must be handled only by the four edges; direct contact with the conductive coated surface is prohibited. The blue film-laminated side identifies the conductive surface and must be verified before use to avoid orientation errors.
- Controlled storage conditions needed: Long-term storage requires ambient humidity below 65% in a dry, shaded location away from direct sunlight to prevent degradation of sheet resistance and optical transmittance. Post-sintering surface flatness (3.375 μm / 11.225 μm) must be considered in device architectures requiring precise layer thickness control.
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