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Cerium Samarium Alloy Sputtering Targets

Cerium Samarium Alloy Sputtering Targets

Cerium Samarium Alloy Sputtering Targets
Product No NRE-43358
CAS No. NA
Formula Ce-Sm
Molecular Weight NA
Purity >99.9%
Density NA
Thickness 3 mm ± 0.5mm (can be customized)
Diameter 50 mm ± 1mm (can be customized)
Shape Round
Resistivity NA
Thermal Conductivity NA

Cerium Samarium Alloy Sputtering Targets

Cerium-samarium alloys are used in various advanced technologies, and their application as sputtering targets is particularly relevant in the production of thin films and coatings.

Sputtering Targets

Sputtering Process:

Definition: Sputtering is a physical vapor deposition (PVD) process used to create thin films and coatings. In this process, ions from a plasma are directed at a target material, causing atoms to be ejected from the target and deposited onto a substrate.

Targets: The material used for sputtering is called the target. It needs to have certain properties to be effective, including purity, density, and consistency.

Cerium-Samarium Alloys:

Composition: These alloys typically consist of cerium (Ce) and samarium (Sm), which are both rare earth elements. The specific ratio of cerium to samarium can vary depending on the desired properties of the sputtered film.

Properties: Cerium and samarium have unique magnetic, catalytic, and optical properties. When alloyed, they can exhibit synergistic effects that are useful for various applications.

Applications

Magnetic Coatings:

High-Performance Magnets: Cerium and samarium are used in high-performance magnets, such as those found in computer hard drives and advanced motor technologies. Their alloys can be sputtered to create thin films with specific magnetic properties.

Catalytic Coatings:

Catalysis: Both cerium and samarium are known for their catalytic properties. In automotive and industrial applications, sputtered coatings of these alloys can be used to enhance catalytic converters and other components where efficient chemical reactions are critical.

Optical Coatings:

Optical Applications: The optical properties of cerium-samarium alloys make them useful in various optical coatings, including those for lenses and other devices where precise control of light transmission and reflection is needed.

Electronics and Sensors:

Electronics: Thin films made from cerium-samarium alloys can be used in electronic components, including sensors and devices requiring specific electrical or magnetic properties.

 

 

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