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Tin (Sn) Evaporation Material, Shot, 99.999%, Shot 3-6 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 material is intended for thermal/resistive evaporation or low-power e-beam deposition using Mo/W/Ta boat or graphite/alumina crucible. The evaporation source hardware and process parameters must be matched to the material's melting point and Z-ratio for proper film deposition.
- Evaporation Method Compatibility: Thermal/resistive evaporation is the preferred method, with low-power e-beam as an optional alternative.
- Source Material Compatibility: Use only Mo/W/Ta boat or graphite/alumina crucible as the evaporation source to avoid material reaction.
- Deposition Parameter Matching: Evaporation source hardware and process parameters must be matched to the material's melting point (232°C) and Z-ratio (0.724) for accurate film thickness monitoring.
What is the optimal evaporation method for this 99.999% tin shot material, and can it be used with e-beam evaporation?
Thermal/resistive evaporation is preferred, but low-power e-beam evaporation is optional using Mo/W/Ta boat or graphite/alumina crucible. The material's melting point of 232°C and density of 7.28 g/cm³ make it suitable for low-power e-beam, but users should confirm compatibility with their deposition source geometry.
What is the significance of the Z-ratio of 0.724 for tin in thin-film deposition processes?
The Z-ratio of 0.724 is a material-specific parameter used in quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) thickness monitoring to correct for the acoustic impedance difference between the deposited film and the quartz crystal. This value is critical for accurate film thickness measurement during thermal or e-beam evaporation of this 99.999% pure tin shot.
What crucible or boat materials are compatible with this tin evaporation shot to avoid contamination or alloying?
The recommended evaporation sources are molybdenum (Mo), tungsten (W), or tantalum (Ta) boats, or graphite or alumina crucibles. These materials are stable at tin's melting point of 232°C and do not react with the high-purity (99.999%) tin, preventing contamination of the deposited film.
This 99.999% pure tin shot (3–6 mm) is designed for thermal evaporation in Mo/W/Ta boats or graphite/alumina crucibles, with a melting point of 232°C and density 7.28 g/cm³. The shot form enables controlled loading, but buyers must verify deposition source compatibility and match the process route to the material's melting point and film requirements.
Positive
- High purity specification: 99.999% purity minimizes contamination in evaporated thin films, supporting high-integrity deposition for research-grade applications.
- Optimized shot form: The 3–6 mm shot size is specified to facilitate consistent source loading and controlled evaporation in thermal boats or crucibles.
Trade-offs
- Deposition hardware matching required: Evaporation source hardware (Mo/W/Ta boat or graphite/alumina crucible) and method (thermal/resistive preferred, low-power e-beam optional) must be confirmed compatible before use.
- Process route sensitivity to melting point: The melting point of 232°C requires careful process control and matching of the evaporation route to material behavior and film requirements to avoid overheating or splattering.
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