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Iridium Evaporation Materials

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Iridium Evaporation Material

Iridium Evaporation Material

Material: Iridium, Ir

Purity: Ir 99.99%

Properties: Silvery White Metallic, 22.42g/cc Density, 2,410°C M.P.

Form: Pieces, Pellets, Can be Customized

Size: Tailored Sizes

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Description

Iridium is a rare metal that falls under the platinum elements in the Periodic Table. Its unique characteristics include a high melting point of 2,410°C, a density of 22.42 g/cc, and a vapor pressure of 10-4 Torr at 2,380°C. Its silvery-white appearance and exceptional corrosion resistance make it a popular strengthening component in platinum alloys. It is also used in equipment designed for extreme heat conditions. Vacuum evaporation processes create particle and surface modification coatings, data storage devices, and fuel cells with iridium.

Iridium Specifications

Material Type

Iridium

Z Ratio

0.129

Symbol

Ir

E-Beam

Fair

Atomic Weight

192.217

Thermal Evaporation Techniques

Boat: W, Nb

Basket: W

Crucible: Al2O3

Atomic Number

77

Temp. (°C) for Given Vap. Press. (Torr)

 

 

10-8: 487

Color/Appearance

Silvery White, Metallic

Thermal Conductivity

150  W/m.K

10-6: 990

Melting Point

2,410 °C

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

6.4 x 10-6/K

10-4: 1,200

Theoretical Density

22.42 g/cc

Features of Iridium Evaporation Materials:

  1. High Melting Point: Iridium has one of the highest melting points among metals, making it suitable for high-temperature deposition processes.
  2. Chemical Stability: Iridium exhibits excellent chemical stability, even at elevated temperatures, ensuring the integrity and quality of the deposited thin films.
  3. Good Adhesion: Thin films deposited using iridium evaporation materials typically exhibit good adhesion to various substrate materials, ensuring uniform coating coverage.
  4. Low Vapor Pressure: Iridium has a low vapor pressure at typical deposition temperatures, allowing precise control over the deposition rate and film thickness.
  5. Optical Properties: Iridium thin films can exhibit desirable optical properties, such as high reflectivity in the visible and infrared spectra, making them suitable for optical coatings and mirror applications.

Applications of Iridium Evaporation Materials:

Iridium Evaporation Materials are crucial in the field of thin-film deposition, including semiconductor deposition, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and physical vapor deposition (PVD), and they play a significant role in the advancement of various high-tech applications.

  • Optical Coatings: Iridium thin films are used in optical coatings for mirrors, lenses, and other optical components due to their high reflectivity and durability.
  • Semiconductor Devices: Iridium films can serve as electrodes, barrier layers, or diffusion barriers in semiconductor devices, contributing to their performance and reliability.
  • Decorative Coatings: Iridium coatings are sometimes used in decorative applications, such as jewelry and watchmaking, due to their attractive appearance and corrosion resistance.
  • Research and Development: Iridium thin films are employed in various research fields, including materials science, surface science, and nanotechnology, to study fundamental properties and develop new technologies.

Packaging

Our Iridium Evaporation Materials are labeled externally to ensure identification and quality control. We take great care to prevent damage during storage or transportation.

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