Rare Earth Elements Sputter Target
Rare earth elements (REEs) are a group of 17 closely related metallic elements that include the 15 lanthanides, along with scandium (Sc) and yttrium (Y). This diverse collection of elements, comprising Lanthanum (La), Cerium (Ce), Praseodymium (Pr), Neodymium (Nd), Samarium (Sm), Europium (Eu), Gadolinium (Gd), Terbium (Tb), Dysprosium (Dy), Holmium (Ho), Erbium (Er), Thulium (Tm), Ytterbium (Yb), and Lutetium (Lu), have gained significant attention in the realm of materials science and technology.
The unique electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of rare earth elements make them invaluable for the fabrication of high-performance sputtered thin films. Rare earth sputter targets, which can be composed of pure rare earth metals, rare earth alloys, or rare earth oxides (such as Nd2O3, CeO2, and Y2O3), are widely used in the deposition of these specialized coatings.
When deployed as sputtering targets, rare earth elements and their compounds can be used to produce thin films with diverse applications. In the field of electromagnetic microdevices, rare earth-based thin films exhibit exceptional magnetic, magnetostrictive, and magnetooptical properties, enabling the development of advanced components for communication systems, data storage devices, and sensors.
Furthermore, the optical properties of rare earth elements, such as their luminescence and color-tuning abilities, make them attractive for use in optical coatings and thin-film devices. These coatings find applications in display technologies, solid-state lighting, and optical communication systems, where they can enhance efficiency, improve performance, and enable novel functionalities.
Beyond their use in electronics and optics, rare earth-based sputtered thin films also play a crucial role in the fabrication of cutting-edge energy storage and conversion devices. Rare earth compounds, when deposited as thin films, can contribute to the development of advanced battery electrodes, fuel cells, and thermoelectric materials, pushing the boundaries of energy technology.
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Rare Earth Metal Sputtering Targets
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Prices start from $300.00 (2" x 0.125" target)
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Yttrium Oxide (Y2O3) Sputtering Target
Catalog Number:DPOX39ST
Chemical Formula:Y2O3
Purity:99.9%, 99.99%
Shape:Discs, Plates, Column Targets and other costom size
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Neodymium Oxide (Nd2O3) Sputtering Target
Catalog Number:DPOX60ST
Chemical Formula:Nd2O3
Purity:99.99%
Shape:Discs, Plates, Column Targets and other costom size
Max.Size:18 inch discTypical Price: $500/ea (2 inch diameter)
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Cerium Oxide (CeO2) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Cerium Oxide (CeO2)
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Purity:99.9% ~ 99.99% (REO)Please click for discount and other size
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Dysprosium Oxide (Dy2O3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Dysprosium Oxide (Dy2O3)
Catalog No.DPOX66ST
Purity:99.9%~99.9% (REO)Please click for discount and other size
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Erbium Oxide (Er2O3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Erbium Oxide (Er2O3)
Catalog No.DPOX68ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.99% (REO)Please click for discount and other size
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Europium Oxide (Eu2O3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Europium Oxide (Eu2O3)
Catalog No.DPOX63ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.99% (REO)Please click for discount and other size
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Gadolinium Oxide (Gd2O3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Gadolinium Oxide (Gd2O3)
Catalog No.DPOX64ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.99% (REO)Please click for discount and other size
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Lanthanum Oxide (La2O3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Lanthanum Oxide (La2O3)
Catalog No.DPOX57ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.99% (REO)Please click for discount and other size
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Lutetium Oxide (Lu2O3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Lutetium Oxide (Lu2O3)
Catalog No.DPOX71ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.99% (REO)Please click for discount and other size
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Praseodymium Oxide (Pr6O11) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Praseodymium Oxide (Pr6O11)
Catalog No.DPOX59ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.99% (REO)Please click for discount and other size
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Samarium Oxide (Sm2O3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Samarium Oxide (Sm2O3)
Catalog No.DPOX62ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.99% (REO)Please click for discount and other size
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Terbium Oxide (Tb4O7) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Terbium Oxide (Tb4O7)
Catalog No.DPOX65ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.99% (REO)Please click for discount and other size
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Thulium Oxide (Tm2O3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Thulium Oxide (Tm2O3)
Catalog No.DPOX69ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.99% (REO)Please click for discount and other size
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Yttrium Oxide (Y2O3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Yttrium Oxide (Y2O3)
Catalog No.DPOX39ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.99% (REO)Please click for discount and other size
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Ytterbium Oxide (Yb2O3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Ytterbium Oxide (Yb2O3)
Catalog No.DPOX70ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.99% (REO)Please click for discount and other size
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Lutetium (Lu) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Lutetium (Lu)
Catalog No.DPME71ST
Purity:99.5% ~ 99.9%(REM)Please click for discount and other size
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Ytterbium (Yb) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Ytterbium (Yb)
Catalog No.DPME70ST
Purity:99.9%(REM)Please click for discount and other size
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Thulium (Tm) Sputtering Targets
Composition:Thulium (Tm)
Catalog No.:DPME69ST
Purity:99.9%(REM)
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