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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Erbium (Er) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Erbium (Er)
Catalog No.DPME68ST
Purity:99.9%(REM)Please click for discount and other size
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Holmium (Ho) Sputter Target
Composition: Holmium (Ho)
Catalog No.DPME67ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.99%REM
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Dysprosium (Dy) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Dysprosium (Dy)
Catalog No.DPME66ST
Purity:99.5% ~ 99.9%(REM)Please click for discount and other size
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Terbium (Tb) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Terbium (Tb)
Catalog No.DPME65ST
Purity:99.9%(REM)
Please click for discount and other sizeClick here for the specifications of Tb sputter target
Click here for the SDS document of Tb Sputter Target
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Gadolinium (Gd) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Gadolinium (Gd)
Catalog No.DPME64ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.99%(REM)Please click for discount and other size
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Europium (Eu) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Europium (Eu)
Catalog No.DPME63ST
Purity:99.9%(REM)
Please click for discount and other sizeClick here for the specifications of Eu sputter target
Click here for the SDS document of Eu Sputter Target
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Samarium (Sm) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Samarium (Sm)
Catalog No.DPME62ST
Purity:99.9%(REM)Please click for discount and other size
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Neodymium (Nd) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Neodymium (Nd)
Catalog No.DPME60ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.95%(REM)Please click for discount and other size
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Praseodymium (Pr) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Praseodymium (Pr)
Catalog No.DPME59ST
Purity:99.5% ~ 99.9%(REM)Please click for discount and other size
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Cerium (Ce) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Cerium (Ce)
Catalog No.DPME58ST
Purity:99.9%(REM)
Please click for discount and other sizeClick here for the specifications of Ce sputter target
Click here for the SDS document of Ce Sputter Target
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Lanthanum (La) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Lanthanum (La)
Catalog No.DPME57ST
Purity:99.5% ~ 99.9%(REM)
Composition:Lanthanum (La)
Catalog No.:DPME57ST
Purity:99.5% ~ 99.9%(REM)
Please click for discount and other sizeClick here for the specifications of La sputter target
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Yttrium (Y) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Yttrium (Y)
Catalog No.DPME39ST
Purity:99.9%REM
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Lanthanum Boride (LaB6) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Lanthanum Boride (LaB6)
Catalog No.DPBO57ST
Purity:99.9%
Please click for discount and other sizeClick here for the specifications of LaB6 sputter target
Click here for the SDS document of LaB6 Sputter Target
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Neodymium Boride (NdB6)Sputter Target
Composition: Neodymium Boride (NdB6)
Catalog No.DPBO60ST
Purity:99.5%Please click for discount and other size
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Cerium Boride (CeB6) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Cerium Boride (CeB6)
Catalog No.DPBO58ST
Purity:99.9%
Please click for discount and other sizeClick here for the specifications of CeB6 sputter target
Click here for the SDS document of CeB6 Sputter Target
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Ytterbium Fluoride (YbF3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Ytterbium Fluoride (YbF3)
Catalog No.DPHL70ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.99%(REM)Please click for discount and other size
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Dysprosium Fluoride (DyF3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Dysprosium Fluoride (DyF3)
Catalog No.DPHL66ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.99%(REM)Please click for discount and other size
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Terbium Fluoride (TbF3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Terbium Fluoride (TbF3)
Catalog No.DPHL65ST
Purity:99.9%(REM)Please click for discount and other size
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Samarium Fluoride (SmF3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Samarium Fluoride (SmF3)
Catalog No.DPHL62ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.95%(REM)Please click for discount and other size
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Cerium Fluoride (CeF3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Cerium Fluoride (CeF3)
Catalog No.DPHL58ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.99%(REM)Please click for discount and other size