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Silver (Ag) Evaporation Material, Wire, 99.99%, Dia. 2.0 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 silver wire evaporation material requires thermal/resistive evaporation using W/Mo/Ta filament, basket, coil, or boat sources. The material's melting point of 962°C, density of 10.5 g/cm³, and Z-ratio of 0.529 must be matched to the deposition source geometry and process parameters.
- Deposition Source Compatibility: Confirm that the evaporation source hardware (filament, basket, coil, or boat) is compatible with the wire form and 2.0 mm diameter of the silver material.
- Material Property Matching: Match the melting point (962°C), density (10.5 g/cm³), and Z-ratio (0.529) to the deposition process parameters to achieve controlled film thickness and composition.
- Purity and Form Verification: Verify that the material purity (99.99%) and physical form (wire, diameter 2.0 mm) correspond to the requirements for the intended thin-film application.
- Pack Size Selection: Select the appropriate pack size (25g, 100g, 500g, or 1kg) based on the required quantity for the deposition run and ensure adequate material for process optimization.
How does the 99.99% purity of this silver wire affect thin-film deposition quality compared to lower-purity alternatives?
The 99.99% purity minimizes impurity incorporation into the deposited film, which is essential for maintaining high electrical conductivity and optical reflectivity in applications such as electrodes or mirrors. The source specifies a melting point of 962 °C and a density of 10.5 g/cm³, enabling stable evaporation rates. Lower-purity grades may introduce contaminants that degrade film performance, but the exact trade-off depends on the specific application requirements.
Which evaporation source configurations are compatible with this 2.0 mm diameter silver wire?
This silver wire is designed for thermal/resistive evaporation using tungsten, molybdenum, or tantalum filaments, baskets, coils, or boats. The 2.0 mm diameter wire form facilitates loading into these sources, and the specified Z-ratio of 0.529 aids in quartz crystal microbalance thickness monitoring. Users must confirm that their source geometry accommodates the wire diameter and that the melting point of 962 °C aligns with the source's thermal capabilities.
What handling and storage conditions are recommended for this silver wire to maintain its integrity before deposition?
The product description advises reviewing the safety data sheet and confirming shipment conditions. While silver is relatively inert, storing the wire in a dry, inert atmosphere (e.g., sealed with desiccant) prevents surface oxidation or contamination. The wire form with 2.0 mm diameter is robust, but handling with clean gloves avoids introducing oils or particulates that could affect film quality. Certification requirements should be reviewed to ensure traceability for research-grade workflows.
This Silver (Ag) wire with 99.99% purity and 2.0 mm diameter is intended for thermal/resistive evaporation in vacuum thin-film deposition, requiring W/Mo/Ta source hardware and careful process parameter matching due to its melting point of 962°C and Z-ratio of 0.529.
Positive
- High purity 99.99% silver: The 99.99% purity specification minimizes metallic contaminants in deposited films, supporting reproducible optical and electrical properties in thin-film applications.
- Wire form with defined diameter: The 2.0 mm diameter wire geometry enables consistent loading into resistive evaporation sources such as filaments, baskets, coils, or boats, simplifying feed-rate control.
Trade-offs
- Hardware-specific evaporation method: This material is optimized for thermal/resistive evaporation using W/Mo/Ta sources; it is not compatible with electron-beam, sputtering, or other deposition techniques without additional adaptation.
- Process parameter sensitivity: The melting point of 962°C and Z-ratio of 0.529 require precise power and rate monitoring to achieve stable evaporation, particularly for thicker films or when using quartz crystal microbalances.
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