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VD0564 Neodymium Evaporation Materials, Nd

Material Type: Neodymium
Symbol: Nd
Color/Appearance: Silvery White, Yellowish Tinge, Metallic
Purity: 99.9% ~ 99.95%
Shape: Powder/ Granule/ Custom-made

TFM is a premier manufacturer and supplier of high-purity neodymium evaporation materials, along with an extensive range of other evaporation substances. Our materials are available in both powder and granule forms, and we provide customized options to meet specific needs.

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Neodymium Evaporation Material Description

Neodymium is a silver-white metal renowned for its high reactivity among rare earth elements. It has a melting point of 1,024°C and a density of 7.004 g/cm³, along with notable magnetic characteristics. This element is instrumental in advanced materials: neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet and neodymium glass are effective alternatives to ruby in laser applications, while neodymium and praseodymium glass are commonly used in protective eyewear.

In the realm of deposition processes, high-purity neodymium evaporation materials are essential for creating top-notch deposited films. TFM is dedicated to producing neodymium evaporation materials with a purity of up to 99.95%, ensuring consistent quality through rigorous quality control measures.

Neodymium

Neodymium Evaporation Material Specification

Material TypeNeodymium
SymbolNd
Color/AppearanceSilvery, Metallic
Melting Point1244°C
Density~7.3 g/cm3
Thermal Conductivity0.0781 W/cm/K @ 25 °C
SynonymsNd Pellets, Nd Pieces, Nd Evaporation Pellet, Neodymium Pellets, Neodymium Pieces, Neodymium Evaporation Pellet

Neodymium Evaporation Material Application

Neodymium evaporation materials are crucial in various deposition processes, including semiconductor deposition, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and physical vapor deposition (PVD). These materials are also employed in optics for applications such as wear protection, decorative coatings, and display technologies.

Neodymium Evaporation Material Packaging

Our neodymium evaporation materials are carefully managed to avoid any damage during storage and transportation, ensuring that their quality remains intact and in pristine condition.

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TFM offers neodymium evaporation materials in a range of forms, purities, sizes, and price points. We focus on producing high-purity e-beam evaporation materials with maximum density and minimal average grain sizes. For current pricing on evaporation pellets and other deposition materials not listed, please contact us directly.

Ordering Table

Material Size Quantity Purity Part Number
Neodymium 1mm Dia. x 6mm Length 100 g 99.9% EVMND1-6MMD

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FAQ

  • They are high‐purity substances (e.g. metals, alloys, or compounds) used in thermal or electron‐beam evaporation processes to form thin films on substrates.

  • Typically, they’re processed into a form (often ingots, pellets, or wires) that can be efficiently vaporized. Preparation emphasizes high purity and controlled composition to ensure film quality.

  • Thermal evaporation and electron-beam (e-beam) evaporation are the two main techniques, where material is heated (or bombarded with electrons) until it vaporizes and then condenses on the substrate.

  • Thermal evaporation heats the material directly (often using a resistive heater), while e-beam evaporation uses a focused electron beam to locally heat and vaporize the source material—each method offering different control and energy efficiency.

  • Key parameters include source temperature, vacuum level, deposition rate, substrate temperature, and the distance between the source and the substrate. These factors influence film uniformity, adhesion, and microstructure.

  • Evaporation generally produces high-purity films with excellent control over thickness, and it is especially suitable for materials with relatively low melting points or high vapor pressures.

  • Challenges include issues with step coverage (due to line-of-sight deposition), shadowing effects on complex topographies, and possible re-evaporation of material from the substrate if temperature isn’t properly controlled.

  • Common evaporation materials include noble metals (e.g., gold, silver), semiconductors (e.g., silicon, germanium), metal oxides, and organic compounds—each chosen for its specific optical, electrical, or mechanical properties.

  • Selection depends on desired film properties (conductivity, optical transparency, adhesion), compatibility with the evaporation process, and the final device application (semiconductor, optical coating, etc.).

  • Optimizing substrate temperature, deposition rate, and chamber vacuum are critical for ensuring that the film adheres well and forms the intended microstructure without defects.

  • Troubleshooting may involve checking the source material’s purity, ensuring stable source temperature, verifying the vacuum level, adjusting the substrate’s position or temperature, and monitoring deposition rate fluctuations.

While evaporation tends to yield very high purity films with excellent thickness control, it is limited by its line-of-sight nature. In contrast, sputtering can deposit films more uniformly on complex surfaces and is more versatile for a broader range of materials.

 

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