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Samarium Oxide (Sm2O3) Evaporation Material, Powder, 99.99%, 325 mesh
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 e-beam evaporation for optimal performance and must be used with compatible liner materials such as graphite, Al2O3, BN, or metal boats. The high melting point of 2350°C and density of 8.35 g/cm³ necessitate verification of source heating capacity and loading geometry before use.
- Evaporation Source Matching: Select an e-beam hearth with graphite, alumina, or boron nitride liner, or a tungsten, molybdenum, or tantalum boat to match the material's melting point and evaporation behavior.
- Process Route: Use e-beam evaporation as the preferred deposition method; thermal evaporation requires prior RFQ approval due to potential performance differences.
- Material Behavior: Confirm that the evaporation source heating capacity is sufficient for the material's melting point of 2350°C and that the powder form (325 mesh) is compatible with the source geometry.
- Procurement Verification: Verify deposition source geometry, required quantity, certificate requirements, and shipment conditions before placing a quotation request.
- Documentation Review: Review the certificate of analysis, safety data sheet, shipment conditions, and export requirements against laboratory-specific use cases.
Why is e-beam evaporation the preferred method for Samarium Oxide (Sm2O3) powder, and what are the limitations of thermal evaporation?
The product description states that e-beam evaporation is preferred for this material, while thermal evaporation is available only by request for quotation (RFQ). E-beam performance is rated as 'Good' when using a compatible hearth liner (graphite, Al2O3, BN) or boat (W, Mo, Ta). The high melting point of 2,350 °C, as listed in the specifications, influences the choice of evaporation method, making thermal evaporation less straightforward without special configuration.
What liner or boat materials are compatible with Samarium Oxide (Sm2O3) evaporation?
According to the product specifications, compatible materials for the e-beam hearth include graphite, Al2O3, or BN liners, as well as tungsten (W), molybdenum (Mo), or tantalum (Ta) boats. These materials are specified to withstand the high melting point of 2,350 °C and avoid chemical reaction with the Sm2O3 melt during deposition.
What pack sizes are available for Samarium Oxide (Sm2O3) powder, and what procurement considerations are advised?
The product is available in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, and 1 kg packs, with a minimum order quantity of 25 g. The product description advises buyers to confirm deposition source geometry, required quantity, certificate requirements, and shipment conditions before quotation to ensure compatibility with their laboratory workflow and avoid procurement mismatches.
Samarium Oxide (Sm2O3) evaporation material in 99.99% purity, 325 mesh powder form, optimized for E-beam evaporation with graphite/Al2O3/BN liner or refractory metal boat compatibility, requiring confirmation of deposition source geometry and process parameters before deployment.
Positive
- High purity for thin-film consistency: 99.99% purity specification minimizes contamination in deposited films, supporting reproducible optical or electronic properties in research-scale vacuum deposition.
- Defined particle size for source loading: 325 mesh powder form facilitates uniform packing in E-beam hearth liners or boats, reducing void formation and improving evaporation rate stability.
Trade-offs
- E-beam preferred; thermal by RFQ only: Thermal evaporation requires quotation-based evaluation, indicating potential compatibility issues with standard thermal sources due to high melting point (2,350°C) and material behavior.
- Infrastructure dependency for deposition: Requires E-beam hearth with specific liner materials (graphite, Al2O3, BN) or refractory metal boats (W, Mo, Ta), necessitating pre-confirmation of source geometry and hardware compatibility.
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