Indium Tin Oxide Coated Glass (Size: 100mm×100mm×1.1mm, <10Ω/sq)
Indium Tin Oxide Coated Glass | |
Product No | NRE-50004 |
CAS | NA |
Length | 100mm |
Width | 100mm |
Thickness | 1.1 mm |
Resistance | 10Ω/sq |
Etching | 320-340sec |
Barrier thickness | 220-240Å |
Acid resistance | 106% |
Flatness | 20mm/<0.03µm |
Indium Tin Oxide Coated Glass
Indium tin oxide (ITO) coated glass is a type of transparent conductive glass with a thin layer of ITO, which is a combination of indium oxide and tin oxide. It is highly valued for its combination of electrical conductivity and optical transparency, making it a key material in a wide range of high-tech applications. Here’s a detailed look at the applications of ITO-coated glass:
Displays and Touch Screens
Flat Panel Displays
Description: ITO-coated glass is used in various types of displays due to its excellent conductivity and transparency.
Application: Employed in LCDs (liquid crystal displays), OLEDs (organic light-emitting diodes), and other flat panel displays where it functions as a transparent electrode.
Touch Screens
Description: The transparency and electrical properties of ITO make it ideal for touch-sensitive technology.
Application: Used in capacitive touch screens, where the ITO layer detects touch input by measuring changes in electrical capacitance.
Solar Energy
Photovoltaic Cells
Description: ITO-coated glass is used in thin-film solar cells and other photovoltaic technologies.
Application: Acts as the front electrode in solar panels, including thin-film solar cells and organic photovoltaics, where its high transparency allows maximum light absorption while conducting electricity.
Solar Panels
Description: The glass provides a transparent conductive layer for efficient energy conversion.
Application: Used in transparent solar panels and other advanced solar technologies, offering both conductivity and light transmission.
Optoelectronic Devices
LEDs and OLEDs
Description: ITO-coated glass is employed in optoelectronic devices for its combination of optical and electrical properties.
Application: Used in the production of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), where it serves as a transparent electrode or substrate.
Photodetectors
Description: The material’s properties are suitable for detecting light and other electromagnetic signals.
Application: Found in photodetectors and other optoelectronic sensors where both transparency and electrical conductivity are required.
Electrochromic Devices
Smart Windows
Description: Electrochromic devices change their color or transparency in response to an electric field.
Application: ITO-coated glass is used in smart windows and other electrochromic applications, providing the conductive layer needed for dynamic light control.
Tinted Windows
Description: Used in windows that can change tint or opacity based on electrical input.
Application: Employed in automotive and architectural glass to regulate light and privacy.
Heating Elements
Heated Glass
Description: ITO-coated glass can be used as a heating element due to its electrical conductivity.
Application: Applied in heated mirrors, defogging glass for vehicles, and other applications where controlled heating is needed.
Sensors and Detectors
Gas Sensors
Description: ITO-coated glass is used in gas sensors due to its electrical properties.
Application: Found in sensors for detecting gases, where it aids in measuring concentrations and analyzing chemical reactions.