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Lithium Chloride (LiCl) Evaporation Material, Pieces, 99.9%, 1-3 mm
Product Type: Compound Evaporation Material
Research-grade laboratory product
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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This material requires moisture-controlled handling to prevent hydration and ensure deposition quality. Deposition must use a compatible boat or crucible material (W/Mo/Ta or graphite/alumina) with thermal/resistive evaporation as the preferred method.
- Moisture Sensitivity: Maintain moisture-controlled environment during storage and handling to prevent material degradation.
- Crucible Compatibility: Use only W/Mo/Ta boats or graphite/alumina crucibles for evaporation to avoid chemical reaction or contamination.
- Evaporation Method: Prefer thermal/resistive evaporation; e-beam evaporation requires quotation review due to potential material incompatibility.
- Source Loading: Ensure deposition source geometry accommodates piece size of 1-3 mm for uniform evaporation.
- Melting Point Consideration: Confirm that the evaporation source can reach and maintain 605°C for controlled deposition.
Why is thermal/resistive evaporation preferred over e-beam for LiCl evaporation material, and what boat or crucible materials are recommended?
Thermal/resistive evaporation is preferred for LiCl because its low melting point (605°C) and hygroscopic nature make controlled resistive heating safer and more reliable than e-beam, which may require special RFQ due to risk of decomposition. Compatible evaporation sources include W, Mo, or Ta boats, as well as graphite or alumina crucibles, as specified in the product documentation.
What handling and infrastructure requirements are necessary to maintain the 99.9% purity of LiCl evaporation material during storage and deposition?
Moisture-controlled handling is explicitly required because LiCl is highly hygroscopic and can absorb atmospheric water, compromising purity and film quality. Storage should be in a dry, sealed environment, and shipment conditions must be reviewed to prevent moisture ingress before use. The product datasheet mandates confirming these conditions during procurement.
What are the critical specifications to verify when matching LiCl evaporation material (1–3 mm pieces, 99.9%) to a specific deposition system?
Key specifications include the 1–3 mm piece size for source loading compatibility, the 99.9% purity level for standard thin-film applications, and the recommended evaporation method (thermal/resistive preferred; e-beam by RFQ). Additionally, the boat or crucible material (W, Mo, Ta, graphite, or alumina) must be compatible with LiCl's reactivity and melting point of 605°C. Buyers must confirm these parameters against their deposition source geometry and process requirements before ordering.
Lithium Chloride (LiCl) evaporation material, 99.9% purity, pieces 1-3 mm, suitable for thermal/resistive evaporation with W/Mo/Ta boats or graphite/alumina crucibles, requiring moisture-controlled handling and careful source matching.
Positive
- Defined purity and identity: 99.9% purity and clear LiCl material specification enable direct comparison with standard or high-purity grades for deposition-process matching.
- Optimized physical form for loading: Pieces with 1–3 mm size range support consistent source loading and evaporation behavior in thermal/resistive deposition systems.
Trade-offs
- Moisture-controlled handling required: Material is specified for moisture-controlled handling to prevent degradation; standard ambient storage and loading may compromise quality.
- Source hardware compatibility critical: Thermal/resistive evaporation is preferred; e-beam requires RFQ. W/Mo/Ta boats or graphite/alumina crucibles must be matched to the material's melting point and behavior.
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