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Lithium Fluoride (LiF) Evaporation Material, Powder, 99.9%, 1-5 µm
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 degradation before deposition. Evaporation source hardware must be compatible with LiF, using W/Mo/Ta boats or graphite/alumina crucibles with thermal or e-beam methods.
- Moisture Sensitivity: Store and handle LiF powder under dry, inert atmosphere to avoid moisture absorption.
- Evaporation Method Compatibility: Thermal/resistive evaporation is preferred; e-beam evaporation requires qualification and may use a W/Mo/Ta boat or graphite/alumina crucible.
- Source Material Selection: Choose boat or crucible materials compatible with LiF at high temperatures, such as tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum, or alumina.
- Particle Size Consideration: The 1-5 µm powder size is specified for controlled source loading and consistent evaporation rate.
Why is the LiF evaporation material supplied as 1–5 µm powder rather than a larger granulation or pellet form?
The 1–5 µm particle size is specified to support uniform source loading in boats or crucibles and consistent evaporation behavior during thermal or e-beam deposition. This fine powder form facilitates predictable film thickness and composition control, as noted in the product's source loading and evaporation review guidance.
Which boat or crucible materials are compatible with thermal evaporation of LiF powder?
The recommended evaporation source hardware includes tungsten (W), molybdenum (Mo), or tantalum (Ta) boats, as well as graphite or alumina crucibles. E-beam evaporation is also rated as Good performance with these same materials, though thermal/resistive evaporation is preferred unless specified by RFQ.
Does LiF powder require moisture-controlled handling during storage and deposition?
Yes, the product specifications indicate moisture-controlled handling as part of the evaporation source requirements. This precaution is necessary to prevent moisture absorption that could degrade film quality, consistent with the handling notes provided for this hygroscopic material.
Lithium Fluoride (LiF) evaporation material in powder form with 99.9% purity and 1-5 µm particle size, suitable for thermal resistive evaporation or e-beam deposition with W/Mo/Ta boats or graphite/alumina crucibles, but requires moisture-controlled handling and hardware matching.
Positive
- High Purity and Defined Particle Size: 99.9% purity and 1-5 µm powder form enable precise procurement and controlled evaporation behavior for thin-film deposition.
- Broad Evaporation Source Compatibility: Compatible with W/Mo/Ta boats and graphite/alumina crucibles; supports both thermal resistive and e-beam evaporation (e-beam by RFQ with good performance), offering flexibility in deposition system integration.
Trade-offs
- Moisture-Sensitive Handling Required: Material requires moisture-controlled handling to prevent degradation, necessitating dry storage and processing conditions during deposition preparation.
- Deposition Method and Hardware Matching Required: Thermal resistive evaporation is preferred; e-beam use requires RFQ confirmation, and buyers must verify source geometry, boat/crucible material, and process route to ensure compatibility.
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