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Niobium(IV) Oxide (Nb2O5) Evaporation Material, Pieces, 99.95%, 12 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 is intended for vacuum thin-film deposition via e-beam evaporation primarily, with thermal evaporation available by RFQ. Deposition source hardware must be compatible with the material's melting point and physical form.
- Evaporation Method Preference: E-beam evaporation is the preferred method; thermal evaporation requires RFQ and compatible boat materials.
- Source Hardware Compatibility: The evaporation source must be an e-beam hearth with graphite, Al2O3, or BN liner, or a tungsten, molybdenum, or tantalum boat.
- Melting Point Constraint: The process temperature must reach the material's melting point of 1,485°C for evaporation.
- Density and Z-Ratio: The material's density of 4.47 g/cm³ and Z-ratio of 1.00 affect quartz crystal microbalance calibration for thickness monitoring.
- Physical Form Compatibility: The pieces size of 12 mm must be compatible with the evaporation source geometry and loading mechanism.
How does the 99.95% purity and 12 mm piece size of Nb2O5 evaporation material affect deposition quality and process consistency?
The 99.95% purity minimizes film contamination, critical for optical and electronic thin-film applications. The 12 mm piece size ensures uniform loading into E-beam or boat sources, promoting stable evaporation rates. The product specifications list a melting point of 1,485 and density of 4.47, with a Z-ratio of 1.00, which directly influences deposition rate monitoring and process control.
What evaporation source hardware is compatible with this Nb2O5 evaporation material?
The material is recommended for E-beam evaporation using a hearth with graphite, Al2O3, or BN liners, or with W, Mo, or Ta boats. Thermal evaporation is possible by RFQ. The source specifies Sheet2 hardware options with W filaments. Buyers must confirm deposition source geometry and compatibility before quotation.
What handling and safety precautions are necessary when using Nb2O5 evaporation pieces in a laboratory setting?
The supplier recommends reviewing the certificate, safety data sheet, and shipment conditions before use. As a research-grade compound, standard laboratory practices for handling solid pieces apply—use PPE and adequate ventilation. The product is supplied as pieces (12 mm size) to minimize dust generation, but proper handling is still required to avoid inhalation or contact.
Niobium(IV) Oxide (Nb2O5) evaporation material in pieces (12 mm, 99.95% purity) is evaluated for vacuum thin-film deposition. The material's defined melting point (1,485°C), density (4.47 g/cm³), and Z-ratio (1.00) support process matching for E-beam evaporation, with thermal evaporation available by RFQ using compatible liner or boat materials.
Positive
- High purity and defined form: 99.95% purity and 12 mm pieces ensure consistent evaporation behavior and batch reproducibility for thin-film deposition.
- Specified evaporation source compatibility: Explicitly supports E-beam hearth with graphite/Al2O3/BN liner or W/Mo/Ta boat, with Z-ratio provided for accurate thickness monitoring.
Trade-offs
- High melting point requires robust infrastructure: Melting point of 1,485°C necessitates high-temperature evaporation sources and may limit compatibility with standard thermal boats without RFQ.
- Thermal evaporation requires RFQ and specific hardware: Thermal evaporation is not standard; buyers must request a quote and select appropriate boat/liner materials (W/Mo/Ta), adding procurement steps.
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