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ST0041 Scandium Sputtering Target, Sc

Chemical Formula: Sc
Catalog Number: ST0041
CAS Number: 7440-20-2
Purity: 99.99%
Shape: Discs, Plates, Column Targets, Step Targets, Custom-made

Scandium sputtering target  come in various forms, purities, sizes, and prices. Thin Film Materials (TFM) manufactures and supplies top-quality sputtering targets at competitive prices.

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Scandium Sputtering Target Description

ScandiumThe scandium sputtering target retains the properties of its source material. Scandium, a transition metal with a silvery appearance, is classified as a non-lanthanide rare earth element. This versatile metal is widely used in products such as fluorescent lamps, baseball bats, and bicycle frames. In industrial applications, scandium is primarily alloyed with other metals to produce high-performance materials. The only known concentrated sources of scandium are the rare minerals thortveitite, euxenite, and gadolinite, found in Scandinavia and Madagascar.

Scandium Sputtering Target Properties

Symbol Sc
Atomic Number 21
Purity REM: 99.99%
Dimensions Rotatable Scandium sputtering target:
Diameter: <18”, Thickness: >0.04”
Planar Scandium sputtering target:
Length: <36”, Width: <12”, Thickness: >0.04”
Appearance Silvery
Melting Point 1541 °C
Boiling Point 2830 °C
Density 2985 kg/m3

Applications of Scandium Sputtering Target

Standard scandium sputtering materials are used in various thin film coating applications, including:

  • CD-ROM production
  • Decoration
  • Flat panel displays
  • Functional coatings
  • Optical information storage
  • Glass coating for automotive and architectural glass
  • Optical communications

Other Uses of Scandium

  • Scandium Alloys: Utilized in the production of high-performance scandium alloys.
  • New Lighting Sources: Applied in advanced lighting technologies.
  • Chemical Reagent: Used as a reagent for synthesizing other compounds.
  • Lasers: Employed in laser applications for enhanced performance.

Scandium Sputtering Target Bonding Services

Specialized bonding services for Scandium Sputtering Targets, including indium and elastomeric bonding techniques, enhance performance and durability. Thin Film Materials (TFM) ensures high-quality solutions that meet industry standards and customer needs.

We also offer custom machining of backing plates, which is essential for sputtering target assembly. This comprehensive approach improves target design flexibility and performance in thin film deposition. Our channels provide detailed information about bonding materials, methods, and services, helping clients make informed decisions.

Scandium Sputtering Target Target Packing

Our scandium sputtering targets are clearly tagged and labeled externally to ensure efficient identification and quality control. We take great care to prevent any damage during storage and transportation, ensuring the targets arrive in pristine condition.

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TFM offers Scandium Sputtering Targets in various forms, purities, sizes, and prices. We specialize in high-purity thin film deposition materials with optimal density and minimal grain sizes, which are ideal for semiconductor, CVD, and PVD applications in display and optics. Contact Us for current pricing on sputtering targets and other deposition materials that are not listed.

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FAQ

It’s the source material (in solid form) used in sputter deposition to eject atoms or molecules that then form a thin film on a substrate.

Targets can be pure metals (e.g., gold, copper, aluminum), ceramics (e.g., Al₂O₃, SiO₂, TiO₂), alloys, or composites—chosen based on the film’s desired properties.

 

They are produced by processes such as melting/casting for metals or sintering (often with hot isostatic pressing) for ceramics and composite targets to ensure high density and purity.

 

In a vacuum chamber, a plasma (typically argon) bombards the target, ejecting atoms that travel and condense on a substrate, forming a thin film.

 

Key factors include the target’s purity, density, grain structure, and the sputtering yield (i.e. how many atoms are ejected per incident ion), as well as operating conditions like power density and gas pressure.

 

Operators monitor target erosion (often by measuring the depth of the eroded “race track”) or track total energy delivered (kilowatt-hours) until it reaches a threshold that can compromise film quality.

 

Fragile materials (such as many ceramics or certain oxides) and precious metals often require a backing plate to improve cooling, mechanical stability, and to allow thinner targets that reduce material costs.

 

DC sputtering is used for conductive targets, while RF sputtering is necessary for insulating targets (like many oxides) because it prevents charge buildup on the target’s surface.

 

In reactive sputtering, a reactive gas (e.g., oxygen or nitrogen) is introduced to form compound films on the substrate, but it may also “poison” the target surface if not carefully controlled.

 

Many manufacturers prefer to control raw material quality by sourcing their own powders; using external powders can risk impurities and inconsistent target properties.

 

Targets should be stored in clean, dry conditions (often in original packaging or re-wrapped in protective materials) and handled with gloves to avoid contamination, ensuring optimal performance during deposition.

Deposition rate depends on factors such as target material and composition, power density, working gas pressure, substrate distance, and the configuration of the sputtering system (e.g., magnetron design).

 
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