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Indium (In) Evaporation Material, Shot, 99.9999%, Shot 3-6 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 indium evaporation material requires deposition-source hardware matched to its low melting point and Z-ratio. Compatibility with Mo/W/Ta boats or graphite/alumina crucibles is essential for controlled thin-film deposition.
- Evaporation Source Material: Use Mo, W, or Ta boats or graphite/alumina crucibles compatible with indium's wetting behavior to avoid contamination.
- Melting Point Management: Control the evaporation temperature at approximately 157°C to achieve stable vapor flux and prevent overheating.
- Z-Ratio Integration: Incorporate a Z-ratio of 0.841 into the deposition controller for accurate thickness monitoring during e-beam evaporation.
- Deposition Method Selection: Thermal or resistive evaporation is the preferred method; low-power e-beam may be used with appropriate power settings.
Why is the Z-ratio of 0.841 important for indium evaporation material in thin-film deposition?
The Z-ratio is a correction factor used in quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) thickness monitors to account for the acoustic impedance mismatch between the deposited material and the quartz crystal. For this indium shot (99.9999% purity, 3–6 mm), the specified Z-ratio of 0.841 must be entered into the deposition controller to ensure accurate real-time film thickness monitoring. This is critical for achieving reproducible, controlled thin-film properties in research and production environments.
What crucible and boat materials are recommended for evaporating indium shot?
Indium shot is compatible with molybdenum (Mo), tungsten (W), or tantalum (Ta) boats, as well as graphite or alumina crucibles. Thermal/resistive evaporation is the preferred method, though low-power e-beam evaporation using these boats or crucibles is also optional. Buyers should confirm their deposition source geometry and process requirements before ordering to ensure compatibility.
How does the 99.9999% purity of indium shot affect its suitability for research-grade thin-film applications?
The 99.9999% (6N) purity grade minimizes trace metal and non-metal contaminants in the evaporated film, which is essential for high-performance electronic, optoelectronic, and photovoltaic devices where even ppm-level impurities can degrade carrier mobility, interface quality, or optical properties. This specification allows direct comparison with standard and high-purity grades, and it supports RFQ for controlled-grade requirements when even tighter tolerances are needed.
Indium (In) evaporation material supplied as 99.9999% purity shot in 3-6 mm size range, suitable for thermal or low-power e-beam deposition in semiconductor and thin-film research. The product requires careful source geometry and process parameter matching due to indium's low melting point and specific boat/crucible requirements.
Positive
- High-purity 99.9999% indium shot: The 6N purity grade minimizes contamination in thin-film deposition, critical for semiconductor and optoelectronic applications requiring low defect density.
- Flexible deposition source compatibility: Suitable for thermal/resistive evaporation with Mo/W/Ta boats or graphite/alumina crucibles, and low-power e-beam options, allowing integration into various vacuum systems.
Trade-offs
- Required source geometry verification: Buyers must independently confirm deposition source geometry, boat/crucible compatibility, and process parameters before ordering to avoid equipment mismatch.
- Low melting point handling considerations: With a melting point of 157°C, the material requires careful temperature control during evaporation to prevent premature melting or uneven deposition.
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