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Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Evaporation Material, Powder, 99.99%, 30-50 nm
Product Type: Compound Evaporation Material
Research-grade laboratory product
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LABORATORY PROCUREMENT SUPPORT
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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Moisture-controlled handling is required to prevent degradation of the powder. Evaporation source hardware must be selected from compatible materials such as W/Mo/Ta boats or graphite/alumina crucibles.
- Moisture Sensitivity: Ensure moisture-controlled handling during all storage and loading steps to avoid powder degradation.
- Source Compatibility: Use only tungsten, molybdenum, or tantalum boats, or graphite and alumina crucibles for evaporation to prevent contamination.
- Evaporation Method Selection: Thermal or resistive evaporation is the preferred method; e-beam evaporation requires prior RFQ qualification.
What is the recommended evaporation method for LaF3 powder, and how does boat or crucible material choice affect performance?
The recommended evaporation method is thermal/resistive evaporation using a W/Mo/Ta boat or graphite/alumina crucible. E-beam evaporation is possible by RFQ with good performance. The melting point is 1490°C and density is ~6.0 g/cm³, so the boat or crucible material must withstand high temperature and fluoride chemistry.
What are the key specifications (purity, particle size, and pack size) of the LaF3 powder, and how should they be matched to deposition hardware?
The powder is 99.99% pure with a particle size of 30–50 nm, available in pack sizes 25g, 100g, 500g, and 1kg. Buyers should confirm deposition source geometry and material compatibility before ordering, as the source notes that evaporation hardware must be matched to material behavior.
Does Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) powder require special handling or storage conditions?
Yes, the source specifies that moisture-controlled handling is required. Additionally, buyers should review the safety data sheet and confirm shipment conditions for laboratory use to ensure product stability.
Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) powder with 99.99% purity and 30-50 nm particle size is designed for vacuum thin-film deposition, offering good e-beam performance and compatibility with W/Mo/Ta boats or graphite/alumina crucibles, but requires moisture-controlled handling and thermal evaporation is preferred over e-beam.
Positive
- High purity and defined particle size: 99.99% purity and 30-50 nm powder sizing ensure consistent film stoichiometry and evaporation behavior for thin-film deposition.
- Broad evaporation source compatibility: Compatible with W/Mo/Ta boats and graphite/alumina crucibles, with good e-beam performance, offering flexibility in deposition hardware selection.
Trade-offs
- Moisture-sensitive handling required: Moisture-controlled handling is specified, indicating hygroscopic behavior that necessitates dry storage and handling to maintain material integrity.
- Thermal evaporation preferred over e-beam: Thermal/resistive evaporation is the preferred method; e-beam use requires RFQ and may involve additional process optimization.
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