Transition Metals
Transition metals are a group of elements in the periodic table that exhibit unique properties and find diverse applications in various fields. Let's explore the applications of some specific transition metals, focusing on scandium, titanium, zinc in the electronic field, as well as tungsten, molybdenum in high-temperature applications, and tantalum in corrosion resistance.
As refractory metal, tungsten (W) and molybdenum (Mo) are renowned for their high melting points and excellent thermal and electrical conductivity. These properties make them ideal for high-temperature applications such as heating elements, furnace components, and electrical contacts. Tungsten and molybdenum alloys are commonly used in aerospace, defense, and electronics industries.
Some of transition metals have great corrosion resitance to checmials. Tantalum (Ta) stands out for its exceptional property in this field, making it valuable in various industries. In the field of corrosion resistance, tantalum is used in chemical processing equipment, heat exchangers, and electronic components. Its ability to withstand aggressive environments, such as those containing acids or high temperatures, makes it a reliable choice in these applications.
Transition metals also have lots of applications in electronics, so does semiconductor industry. For example, zinc oxide compounds IGZO, short for Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide is a transparent oxide semiconductor and can maintain its electrical properties even when subjected to bending or stretching.
- Scandium
- Titanium
- Vanadium
- Chromium
- Manganese
- Iron
- Cobalt
- Nickel
- Copper
- Zinc
- Zirconium
- Niobium
- Molybdenum
- Silver
- Cadmium
- Lanthanide
- Hafnium
- Tantalum
- Tungsten
- Rhenium
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Scandium Metal (Granules)
Scandium metal raw material, could be used as raw material for sputter targets and other scandium metal products. The metal was cast into granules weight about 50 gram each and 1.5" diameter.
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Tantalum Metal Products
Composition: Tantalum (Ta)
Catalog No.: RM73-MT
Typical Lead Time: 3 weels
MOQ: $300
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Hafnium Metal Products
QS Rare Elements has competitive high purity Hf products. Semi finished products in stock. Final products such as sputter targets, wire and evaporation materials can be delivered with short lead time.
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Tungsten Metal Products
Tungsten is a very hard material with extremely high melting point. As the material is hard to be melt, its usually made by powder metallurgy. Stocked tungsten rods/ingots could be used to make all kinds of crucibles, rods and custom parts.
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Rare Earth Metal Sputtering Targets
Catalog. No. DPMERE
Pure metal and alloys sputteringtargets of rare earth elements
Sc, Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tb, Yb, Lu
Prices start from $300.00 (2" x 0.125" target)
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Rhenium Metal Products
Rhenium is a quite rare and expensive material. QS rare elements have limited stock in sheets from 1mm to 3mm and could be processed into requested products in 2~3 weeks with competitive price.
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Zirconium Metal Products
QS Rare Elements has two grades of Zirconium. The high purity Zirconium material from zirconium crystal bar, and R60702 grade zirconium(commercial pure) made from zirconium sponge. Both grade are available in sheets/foil, wire, and raw material.
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Rhenium Discs/sputter target
Composition: Rhenium
Catalog No.:DPMA75DISC
Purity:99.99%
Shapes available: discs, sputter targets, sheets, plates.
Typical Lead Time:2-3 weeks
Click here for the SDS document of Rhenium discsputter target
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Tungsten (W) Crucible
Element Symbol: W
Atomic Weight: 183.84
M.P. of tungsten: 3695 K (3422 °C, 6192 °F)
Catalog No.:RF74-CB
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Zirconia (YSZ) Rod
Material: Yttria stabilized zirconia (YTZP)
Content: 3~5% yttria
Zirconia purity: 99%
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Zirconia (YSZ) Mortar and pestles
Material: Yttria stabilized Zirconia (YSZ, YTZP)
Dimensions:Diameter 30~200mm
Supplier suggested price: $750.00 for 90mm mortar and pestle set
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Zirconium and Hafnium Crystal Bars
MOQ:$300
Catalog No. RM40-CB(Zirconium), RM72-CB (Hafnium)
Typical Lead Time: 2-3 weeks
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