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Mercury (Hg) Evaporation Material, Sealed ampoule, 99.999%, quantity by RFQ
Product Type: Pure Metal Evaporation Material
Research-grade laboratory product
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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Mercury is a toxic heavy metal with high vapor pressure at room temperature, requiring containment and ventilation. The sealed ampoule must be stored in a cool, dry area and handled only in a fume hood or glovebox to prevent exposure.
- Ampoule integrity: The sealed ampoule packaging must remain intact during storage and transport to prevent mercury spillage.
- Evaporation source: Use only a dedicated low-temperature evaporation source with a cold trap to contain mercury vapor.
- Cold trap operation: Verify the cold trap is adequately cooled and evacuated before each deposition run.
- Storage conditions: Store the sealed ampoule in a cool, ventilated area away from incompatible materials and ignition sources.
- Safety documentation: Review the safety data sheet and local regulations for mercury handling and disposal.
These steps describe safe handling and loading of mercury evaporation material into a dedicated low-temperature vacuum evaporation system. The process requires a cold trap setup to prevent mercury vapor release into the environment.
Required Equipment: Dedicated low-temperature evaporation source, Cold trap assembly, Fume hood or glovebox
- Inspect equipment
Inspect the sealed ampoule and the evaporation source for cleanliness and integrity before use. - Prepare cold trap
Set up the cold trap by cooling it to the required temperature and connecting it to the vacuum system. - Transfer mercury
Open the sealed ampoule in a fume hood or glovebox and transfer the mercury to the evaporation source boat. - Evacuate and verify
Evacuate the chamber and verify the cold trap is functioning before heating the source. - Monitor deposition
Monitor the deposition rate and adjust the source temperature as needed to maintain stable evaporation.
Why is mercury (Hg) evaporation material supplied in sealed ampoules instead of pellets or powder?
Mercury is liquid at room temperature (melting point -39°C) and has high vapor pressure and toxicity. The sealed ampoule form prevents evaporation loss and contamination during storage and handling. This form also requires a dedicated sealed low-temperature source with cold trap setup for safe vacuum deposition.
What deposition source configuration is required for evaporating mercury from this sealed ampoule?
This material requires a dedicated sealed low-temperature evaporation source equipped with a cold trap setup. Standard thermal evaporation sources are incompatible because mercury's low melting point (-39°C) and high vapor pressure demand controlled low-temperature evaporation to avoid uncontrolled boiling and safety hazards.
What safety documentation and handling procedures should be reviewed before procuring mercury evaporation material?
Buyers must review the safety data sheet (SDS), certificate of analysis (COA), shipment conditions (mercury is hazardous for transport), and export requirements before quotation. Handling requires sealed ampoule integrity checks and use of appropriate personal protective equipment due to mercury toxicity.
Atomfair's Mercury (Hg) evaporation material (99.999% purity, sealed ampoule) is a high-purity source for low-temperature vacuum deposition, but requires dedicated cold trap infrastructure and RFQ-based procurement for quantity and source compatibility.
Positive
- High purity 99.999%: The 99.999% purity specification minimizes elemental contamination in deposited films, critical for electronic and optical applications requiring strict stoichiometry control.
- Sealed ampoule packaging: Sealed ampoule packaging protects the mercury from atmospheric contamination and reduces handling hazards, preserving material integrity for vacuum deposition.
Trade-offs
- Requires dedicated low-temperature source: This material necessitates a dedicated sealed low-temperature evaporation source with cold trap setup, limiting deployment to laboratories with specialized hardware.
- Low melting point handling: With a melting point of -39°C, mercury remains liquid at room temperature, requiring cold trap setups and extreme care during handling and loading to prevent vapor release.
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