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Lutetium (Lu) Evaporation Material, Pellets, 99.99%, 1-10 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 Lutetium evaporation material requires strict adherence to source selection and process matching to ensure successful thin-film deposition. Compatibility with the deposition system's hardware and material specifications must be verified prior to use.
- Deposition Source Selection: The evaporation source must be selected from Ta/W boat, Ta liner, or water-cooled e-beam hearth to match the material's melting point and deposition method.
- Compatibility Verification: Confirm the material's purity, form, and size range are compatible with the deposition system's geometry and process requirements.
- Process Route Matching: The evaporation method (E-beam or thermal/resistive) must be matched to the material's behavior and target film properties.
- Pack Size Determination: Select the appropriate pack size based on the required deposition quantity to avoid material waste or shortage.
- Inquiry Protocol: Include all specifications (model, purity, form, size, quantity) in the quotation request to ensure correct procurement.
The following steps guide the user in preparing and loading Lutetium pellets for vacuum evaporation. Proper source selection and material handling are critical to avoid contamination and achieve uniform films.
Required Equipment: Ta/W boat, Ta liner, Water-cooled e-beam hearth with liner
- Verify Specifications
Confirm the product specifications, including purity, form, and size range, against the deposition system's requirements. - Select Evaporation Source
Select the evaporation source hardware, such as a Ta/W boat, Ta liner, or water-cooled e-beam hearth, based on the material's melting point and deposition method. - Load Pellets
Load the Lutetium pellets into the selected evaporation source for thin-film deposition.
How does the 1–10 mm pellet size range affect source loading and evaporation behavior for Lutetium thin films?
The 1–10 mm pellet size range is specified to support source loading and evaporation review for different deposition geometries. The pellets can be selected within that range to match the user's boat, liner, or e-beam hearth dimensions, helping to optimize packing density and evaporation rate uniformity during process development. The exact size choice depends on the specific source hardware and desired film characteristics.
Is the Lutetium evaporation material compatible with both e-beam and thermal/resistive evaporation, and what source hardware is recommended?
Yes, the Lutetium pellets are suitable for both e-beam and thermal/resistive evaporation methods, with the final method determined by RFQ. Recommended source hardware includes Ta/W boat, Ta liner, or water-cooled e-beam hearth with liner. The material's melting point of 1,663°C and density of 9.84 g/cm³ factor into the selection of the appropriate evaporation source and process route.
What purity and documentation should be verified before ordering Lutetium evaporation material for thin-film deposition?
The material is supplied at 99.99% purity (4N) in pellet form. Buyers should confirm the model (AF-LUPEL-4N110MM), purity, form, size range, and pack size before quotation. Required documentation includes a certificate of analysis, safety data sheet, and shipment conditions, which should be reviewed against laboratory use requirements and potential export restrictions for rare earth metals.
This Lutetium evaporation material (99.99% purity, pellets 1-10 mm) is suitable for research-grade thin-film deposition requiring high-purity rare earth metal, with a high melting point of 1,663°C necessitating e-beam or high-temperature resistive evaporation hardware.
Positive
- High purity 99.99%: The 99.99% purity specification minimizes contamination in thin-film deposition, supporting research-grade film quality for applications requiring defined material identity.
- Specified pellet form and size: The pellet form with 1-10 mm size range provides consistent source loading and predictable evaporation behavior in e-beam or thermal/resistive systems.
Trade-offs
- High melting point requires specialized source: With a melting point of 1,663°C, this material necessitates high-temperature evaporation hardware such as e-beam or Ta/W boats, limiting compatibility with standard resistive sources.
- Research-scale pack size limit: Maximum available pack size is 1 kg, restricting the product to research-scale deposition and requiring larger-quantity discussions for production-scale use.
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).
