Gold Evaporation Material

MetalsTek Engineering is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Gold Evaporation Materials, designed for use in thin-film deposition processes.

Gold Evaporation Material

Material: Gold, Au

Purity: Au 99.99%

Form: Pieces, Pellets, Powder, or Customized

Sizes: Pellets – Dia.2×2mm, Dia.3×3mm, Dia.6×6mm; Pieces <4mm; Powders

Other: Form and Size Can be Customized

Description

Gold is a highly versatile and lustrous noble metal that has played a crucial role throughout history and continues to be indispensable in modern applications. It has a melting point of 1,064°C, a density of 19.32 g/cm³, and exhibits low vapor pressure, making it suitable for high-temperature and vacuum environments. Gold is renowned for its exceptional ductility and malleability, allowing it to be formed into ultra-thin foils and fine wires.

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, gold offers excellent electrical conductivity and outstanding resistance to oxidation and corrosion, making it a preferred material in high-reliability electronics. It is widely used in connectors, bonding wires, and microelectronic components. In addition to jewelry and decorative uses, gold is utilized in advanced applications such as thin film deposition, where it is evaporated under vacuum conditions to fabricate semiconductors, sensors, optical coatings, and high-performance electronic devices.

Its stability, conductivity, and adaptability make gold a critical material across industries ranging from electronics and aerospace to medical technologies and nanotechnology, underscoring its enduring importance in both traditional and cutting-edge fields.

Gold Evaporation Material Specifications

Material Type	Gold	E-Beam	Excellent
Symbol	Au	Thermal Evaporation Techniques	Boat: W
Atomic Weight	196.96657		Coil: Mo
Atomic Number	79		Basket: Ta, Mo
Color/Appearance	Gold, Metallic		Crucible: Al2O3, W
Thermal Conductivity	318 W/m·K	E-Beam Crucible Liner Material	FABMATE®, Tungsten, Molybdenum, Tantalum
Melting Point (°C)	1064	Temp. (°C) for Given Vap. Press. (Torr)	10^-8: ~1030
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	14.2 x 10^-6/K		10^-6: ~1150
Theoretical Density (g/cc)	19.32		10^-4: ~1300
Z Ratio	0.402

Applications of gold Evaporation Material

Gold evaporation materials are widely used in advanced thin-film deposition processes due to their excellent conductivity, chemical stability, and resistance to oxidation. Their performance under high vacuum conditions makes them ideal for precision coatings and functional layers across multiple industries.

Semiconductor Devices:
Gold is extensively used in microelectronics for forming conductive layers, contacts, and interconnects in integrated circuits, MEMS devices, and advanced packaging technologies.
Optical Coatings:
Due to its high reflectivity in the infrared spectrum, gold thin films are applied in optical components such as mirrors, sensors, and laser systems.
Decorative & Protective Coatings:
Gold coatings provide both aesthetic appeal and corrosion resistance, commonly used in luxury goods, watches, and architectural elements.
Thin Film Research & R&D:
Widely used in laboratory-scale deposition for studying surface physics, nanostructures, and advanced material development.
Solar Cells & Energy Devices:
Gold thin films are utilized in photovoltaic cells and emerging energy technologies for their stability and conductivity.
Medical & Biosensing Applications:
Gold films are critical in biosensors, diagnostic devices, and medical coatings due to their biocompatibility and chemical inertness.
Data Storage & Electronics:
Used in hard disk coatings, connectors, and high-reliability electronic components where long-term stability is essential.

Packaging

We take great care when handling our evaporation materials to prevent any potential damage during storage or transportation. Through this careful approach, we ensure that our products maintain their original quality and integrity throughout the entire process, which keeps them in their pristine condition for optimal performance upon their arrival.

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