ITO CONDUCTIVE GLASS 5-10 OHM 1MM MAGNETRON SPUTTERED COATINGRESEARCH GRADE MATERIAL
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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ITO conductive glass surfaces require cleaning before use to remove accumulated dust, grease, and organic contaminants. Handle substrates by the edges with cleanroom tweezers and store in a dry, dust-free environment to maintain cleanliness.
- Cleaning requirement: Cleaning is mandatory before use to remove accumulated dust, grease, and organic contaminants.
- Handling instruction: Handle substrates by the edges using cleanroom-compatible tweezers to avoid surface contamination.
- Storage instruction: Store unused substrates in a dry, dust-free environment to maintain surface cleanliness.
- Custom order verification: For custom laser-cut or engraved pieces, verify dimensional tolerances and edge quality requirements at the time of order.
Follow these steps to ensure the ITO coating remains clean and functional. Proper handling minimizes contamination and damage.
Required Equipment: Cleanroom-compatible tweezers
- Verify specifications
Verify dimensional tolerances and edge quality requirements for custom laser-cut or engraved pieces at the time of order. - Clean substrate
Clean the ITO conductive glass surface before use to remove accumulated dust, grease, and organic contaminants. - Handle by edges
Handle substrates by the edges using cleanroom-compatible tweezers to avoid surface contamination. - Store properly
Store unused substrates in a dry, dust-free environment to maintain surface cleanliness.
How does the 5–10 Ω/sq sheet resistance of this ITO glass affect its optical transmittance for visible light applications?
The magnetron-sputtered ITO coating provides a balance between conductivity and transparency. While specific transmittance values are not stated in the product description, the coating is designed for optoelectronic devices requiring both high visible-light transmittance and stable electrical conductivity. For applications demanding higher transparency at the cost of higher resistance, custom square resistance from 1 Ω to 10000 Ω is available.
Which substrate material should I choose for high-temperature annealing or UV-transparent applications?
For high-temperature processing, borosilicate or quartz glass substrates are recommended due to their higher thermal stability compared to soda-lime glass. For UV transparency, quartz or sapphire substrates are preferred as they transmit deeper into the UV range. The product offers these substrate options, and custom orders can specify the material to match application requirements.
What is the recommended cleaning protocol for ITO conductive glass to avoid damaging the coating?
The ITO surface may accumulate dust, grease, and organic contaminants during production, packaging, and transport. Clean using a lint-free cloth or cleanroom wipes with a mild solvent such as isopropanol, handling substrates by the edges with cleanroom-compatible tweezers to avoid surface contamination. Avoid abrasive cleaning to prevent scratching the coating. Store unused substrates in a dry, dust-free environment to maintain surface cleanliness.
This magnetron-sputtered ITO conductive glass substrate (5–10 Ω/sq, 1 mm thick) offers broad customization in sheet resistance (1–10000 Ω) and substrate thickness (0.05–10 mm) with multiple glass options including high-borosilicate from Asahi, SCHOTT, and Corning, making it a versatile platform for optoelectronic devices. However, the ITO surface is prone to contamination from dust and organics, requiring mandatory cleaning and edge-only handling with cleanroom tweezers, plus storage in a dry, dust-free environment to maintain performance.
Positive
- Extensive substrate material selection: Available substrates include soda-lime float glass, ultra-white glass, borosilicate glass, quartz glass, K9 optical glass, and single-crystal sapphire, with high-borosilicate options from Asahi, SCHOTT, and Corning stocked regularly, enabling application-specific optical and thermal matching.
- Full-range resistance and thickness coverage: Square resistance can be customized from 1 Ω to 10000 Ω and substrate thickness from 0.05 mm to 10 mm via magnetron sputtering, covering the complete specification range for diverse research and industrial optoelectronic applications.
Trade-offs
- Surface contamination sensitivity: ITO conductive glass surfaces accumulate dust, grease, and organic contaminants during production, packaging, and transport; cleaning is mandatory before use, and substrates must be handled by edges using cleanroom-compatible tweezers to avoid surface contamination.
- Strict storage requirements: Unused substrates must be stored in a dry, dust-free environment to maintain surface cleanliness; failure to do so can degrade optical transmission and electrical performance, requiring additional cleaning or rework.
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).
