Chromium Boride Sputtering Targets
Chromium Boride Sputtering Targets
Chromium Boride Sputtering Targets | |
Product No | NRE-43361 |
CAS No. | NA |
Formula | Cr5B3 |
Molecular Weight | 62.807 g/mol |
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 |
Chromium Boride Sputtering Targets
Chromium boride (CrB) sputtering targets are utilized in several specialized applications due to their unique properties, including high hardness, wear resistance, and thermal stability. Here’s a detailed look at the specific applications where chromium boride sputtering targets are valuable.
Applications of Chromium Boride Sputtering Targets
Wear-Resistant Coatings
Cutting Tools and Machining Equipment:
Applications: Coatings for drills, mills, lathes, and other cutting tools.
Benefits: Enhances the hardness and wear resistance of tools, extending their lifespan and reducing the frequency of tool replacements.
Industrial Machinery:
Applications: Protective coatings for components subjected to abrasive environments, such as mining or construction equipment.
Benefits: Provides a durable surface that withstands high wear and impact, reducing maintenance costs.
High-Temperature Coatings
Furnace and Engine Components:
Applications: Coatings for parts in high-temperature environments like furnaces, gas turbines, and engine components.
Benefits: Maintains performance and structural integrity at elevated temperatures, improving the efficiency and longevity of high-temperature equipment.
Heat Shields:
Applications: Used in aerospace and industrial applications for heat shields and thermal barriers.
Benefits: Offers excellent thermal stability and protects underlying materials from extreme heat.
Corrosion-Resistant Coatings
Aerospace and Automotive Parts:
Applications: Coatings for parts exposed to harsh environmental conditions, such as aircraft components and automotive parts.
Benefits: Provides resistance to oxidation and chemical corrosion, extending the service life of critical components.
Marine Equipment:
Applications: Coatings for equipment used in marine environments, where exposure to seawater can cause rapid corrosion.
Benefits: Protects against corrosion from seawater and other corrosive elements, reducing maintenance and replacement costs.
Magnetic Materials
Magnetic Sensors and Data Storage Devices:
Applications: Thin films for magnetic sensors, data storage devices, and magnetic recording heads.
Benefits: Depending on the specific formulation, chromium boride can contribute to desired magnetic properties, improving performance and sensitivity.
Optical Coatings
Protective Optical Coatings:
Applications: Coatings for lenses, mirrors, and other optical components.
Benefits: Provides a hard, protective layer that enhances the durability of optical surfaces, protecting them from scratches and other damage.
Semiconductor and Electronics
Thin Films for Electronics:
Applications: Used in electronic components and devices where specific electrical and thermal properties are required.
Benefits: Offers unique electrical and thermal characteristics, beneficial for advanced semiconductor and electronic applications.