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Zirconium Silicate (ZrSiO4) Evaporation Material, Pieces, 99.9%, 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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This evaporation material requires careful matching of deposition source hardware and process parameters to its high melting point and composition. Procurement must include verification of source compatibility, documentation review, and application matching before ordering.
- Deposition Source Compatibility: The material is optimized for e-beam evaporation using a hearth with graphite, Al2O3, or BN liner, or with W/Mo/Ta boat; thermal evaporation requires a request for quotation.
- Process Route Matching: The evaporation method and hardware must be selected based on the material's melting point of 2550°C, density, and target film properties.
- Pre-Order Verification: Buyers must confirm model, purity, form, size range, pack size, and deposition-source compatibility before submitting a quotation request.
- Documentation Review: Certificate of analysis, safety data sheet, shipment conditions, and export requirements should be reviewed against laboratory use requirements.
- Application Matching: Evaporation source hardware and process route should be matched to material behavior, melting point, and film requirements to ensure successful deposition.
What is the recommended evaporation method for ZrSiO4 and why is e-beam preferred over thermal evaporation?
E-beam evaporation is preferred for zirconium silicate (ZrSiO4) because of its high melting point of 2,550 °C, which makes thermal evaporation challenging without specialized setups. Thermal evaporation may still be possible by RFQ using an e-beam hearth with a graphite, Al₂O₃, or BN liner, or a W/Mo/Ta boat, but e-beam is the standard recommended method for consistent results.
Which liner or boat materials are compatible with ZrSiO4 evaporation?
The product listing specifies compatibility with e-beam hearth liners made of graphite, Al₂O₃, or BN, as well as boats made of W, Mo, or Ta. These materials are selected to withstand the high melting point of ZrSiO4 (2,550 °C) and to avoid contamination during thin-film deposition.
Why must deposition source geometry be confirmed before ordering ZrSiO4 evaporation material?
Deposition source geometry must be confirmed because ZrSiO4 is supplied as 1–3 mm pieces with a melting point of 2,550 °C, and the correct hearth liner or boat material (graphite, Al₂O₃, BN, W, Mo, or Ta) is essential to prevent equipment damage or contamination. The product listing explicitly states that buyers should confirm deposition-source compatibility before quotation.
Zirconium Silicate (ZrSiO4) evaporation material in 1-3 mm pieces at 99.9% purity is evaluated for E-beam evaporation, with a high melting point of 2,550°C and density of 4.56 g/cm³, requiring specific hearth liners or boats and offering pack size flexibility for lab-scale deposition.
Positive
- High purity and defined form: 99.9% purity and 1-3 mm piece size ensure consistent evaporation behavior and source loading for reproducible thin-film deposition.
- Flexible pack size options: Available in 100g, 500g, and 1kg packs allows scaling from R&D trials to small production runs without over-procurement.
Trade-offs
- High melting point constraint: Melting point of 2,550°C restricts evaporation to E-beam with specific liners (graphite/Al2O3/BN) or refractory metal boats, requiring compatible deposition hardware.
- Thermal evaporation limited: Thermal evaporation requires RFQ and specialized boat materials (W/Mo/Ta), adding procurement lead time and process complexity for non-E-beam systems.
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