Gadolinium Oxide Sputtering Target
Gadolinium Oxide Sputtering Target
Gadolinium Oxide Sputtering Target | |
Product No | NRE-43053 |
CAS No. | 12064-62-9 |
Formula | Gd2O3 |
Molecular Weight | 362.5 g/mol |
Purity | 99.99% |
Thickness | 3 mm ± 0.5mm (can be customized) |
Diameter | 50 mm ± 1mm (can be customized) |
Shape | Round |
Gadolinium Oxide Sputtering Target
Gd2O3 Oxide Supttering Target
Gadolinium oxide sputtering target are used in a variety of applications due to the material’s unique properties. Here’s a detailed overview of their applications and relevant considerations.
Applications
Optical Coatings:
Anti-Reflective Coatings: Gd2O3 is used in the production of thin film coatings for optical devices. Its high refractive index makes it suitable for anti-reflective coatings and multilayer coatings on lenses, mirrors, and other optical components.
High-Index Coatings: Gd₂O₃ is used in coatings where high refractive indices are needed, such as in certain types of optical filters and imaging devices.
Electronics:
Dielectric Layers: Gd2O3 serves as a high-k dielectric material in various electronic devices. Its dielectric constant makes it suitable for use in capacitors, insulators, and other semiconductor components.
Gate Dielectrics: It is used in high-performance transistors and other semiconductor devices where high-k dielectrics are required to improve performance and reduce leakage currents.
Semiconductors:
Substrate Materials: Gd₂O₃ can be used as a substrate or buffer layer in semiconductor manufacturing, particularly in high-mobility devices and advanced electronic structures.
Catalysis:
Catalytic Supports: Gd2O3 is employed as a support material in catalysis, where it can enhance the performance of catalysts used in various chemical reactions.
Magnetic Materials:
Magnetic Thin Films: Although less common, Gd₂O₃ is used in the fabrication of thin films with specific magnetic properties, particularly in research applications.
Luminescent Materials:
Phosphors: Gd2O3 can be used in the production of phosphors for display technologies and lighting applications.