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Niobium(III) Oxide (Nb2O3) Evaporation Material, Pieces, 99.99%, 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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Niobium(III) oxide evaporation material requires processing in a vacuum deposition system with a compatible evaporation source. The material must be matched to the deposition hardware and process route based on its melting point and density.
- Evaporation source compatibility: Use an E-beam hearth with a graphite, Al2O3, or BN liner, or a W, Mo, or Ta boat; thermal evaporation requires RFQ approval.
- Process route matching: E-beam evaporation is the preferred method, while thermal evaporation requires special evaluation and RFQ.
- Material behavior constraints: The melting point of 1,780°C and density of 7.5 g/cm³ must be factored into the deposition parameter set.
- Physical form constraint: The 1–3 mm piece size is intended for direct loading into the evaporation source and must be confirmed against source geometry.
How does the melting point of Nb2O3 (1,780°C) influence the choice between E-beam and thermal evaporation?
The high melting point of 1,780°C makes E-beam evaporation the preferred method for Nb2O3, as it can handle the temperature without decomposition. Thermal evaporation is possible but requires a custom RFQ and appropriate liner (graphite, Al2O3, BN) or boat (W, Mo, Ta) to withstand the conditions.
What evaporation source liners or boats are compatible with Nb2O3 pieces?
For E-beam evaporation, a graphite, Al2O3, or BN liner is recommended. For thermal evaporation, W, Mo, or Ta boats can be used via RFQ. The 1-3 mm pieces are sized for easy loading into these source geometries.
What is the significance of the 1-3 mm piece size for Nb2O3 evaporation material?
The 1-3 mm piece size is optimized for loading into common evaporation sources, ensuring uniform heating and consistent film deposition. The defined size range also aids in quality control and batch reproducibility, as specified in the product description.
Niobium(III) Oxide (Nb2O3) evaporation material in 99.99% purity, 1-3 mm pieces, is evaluated for vacuum thin-film deposition. Its high melting point (1780°C) and density (7.5 g/cm³) necessitate E-beam evaporation as the preferred method, with thermal evaporation available by RFQ, and careful source hardware matching for optimal film quality.
Positive
- High purity and defined form: 99.99% purity and 1-3 mm piece size ensure consistent evaporation behavior and minimize contamination risk in thin-film deposition.
- Flexible deposition compatibility: Compatible with E-beam evaporation (preferred) and thermal evaporation by RFQ, with multiple liner options (graphite/Al2O3/BN or W/Mo/Ta boat) to adapt to different systems.
Trade-offs
- Source hardware matching required: Deposition source geometry and liner material (graphite/Al2O3/BN or W/Mo/Ta boat) must be verified before purchase to avoid contamination or poor evaporation, as noted in the procurement check.
- Specified particle size limitation: The 1-3 mm piece size may not be optimal for all evaporation source geometries, requiring pre-purchase confirmation of compatibility with the user's deposition system.
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