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Palladium Sputtering Targets

MetalsTek Engineering is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Palladium Sputtering Targets. We can produce the targets according to our customer’s requests.

Palladium Sputtering Target, Pd

Chromium sputtering target (Cr) for thin film deposition applications

Material: Palladium, Pd

Purity: 99.95%

Properties: 12.02g/cc Density, 1,554.9°C M.P.

Shape: Discs, Plates, Column Targets, Step Targets, Custom-made

Sizes: Disc – Dia. 1”~14” * Thick 0.125” / 0.25”

      Block – Thick≥1mm * Width ≤8” * Length≤14”

Bonding: Indium or Elastomer Bonding Recommended

Gold Palladium Sputtering Target, Au/Pd

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Material: Gold Palladium, Au/Pd

Purity: 99.99%

Properties: 16g/cc Density, 1,410°C M.P.

Shape: Discs, Plates, Column Targets, Step Targets, Custom-made

Sizes: Disc – Dia. 1”~14” * Thick 0.125” / 0.25”

      Block – Thick≥1mm * Width ≤8” * Length≤14”

Bonding: Indium or Elastomer Bonding Recommended

Gallium Palladium Sputtering Target, GaPd2

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Material: Gallium Palladium, GaPd2

Purity: 99.9%~99.999%

Properties: Silver Metallic, 282.6 M.W.

Shape: Discs, Plates, Column Targets, Step Targets, Custom-made

Sizes: Disc – Dia. 1”~8” * Thick 0.125” / 0.25”

      Block – Thick≥1mm * Width ≤8” * Length≤8”

Bonding: Indium or Elastomer Bonding Recommended

Description

Palladium and Palladium-related Sputtering Targets are essential materials used in various thin-film deposition processes across industries. These targets are fabricated from high-purity palladium or palladium-containing alloys. They are employed in physical vapor deposition (PVD) techniques to deposit thin films onto substrates for electronics, optics, catalysis, and sensor technology applications. Palladium is a precious metal with a silvery-white appearance, much like platinum. This element belongs to the platinum group of metals in the periodic table. Palladium has the lowest melting point and is the least dense of the elements in this group. It has a melting point of 1,554°C, a density of 12.038 g/cc, and a vapor pressure of 10-4 Torr at 1,192°C. Palladium Sputtering Targets are valued for their excellent conductivity, corrosion resistance, and catalytic properties, making them ideal for producing electronic components, optical coatings, catalytic converters, and gas sensors. Additionally, palladium alloys, such as palladium-silver (PdAg) and palladium-nickel (PdNi), offer tailored properties suitable for specific deposition requirements, further enhancing the versatility and performance of sputtered thin films. Palladium can also be alloyed with refractory metals.

Applications

The applications of Palladium and palladium-related Sputtering Targets are diverse and span several industries. Some critical applications include:

  1. Electronics: Palladium Sputtering Targets are widely used in producing electronic devices such as integrated circuits, transistors, and sensors. The thin films deposited using palladium targets serve as conductive layers interconnects, and electrodes in microelectronics, providing excellent electrical conductivity and reliability.
  2. Optics: In the optics industry, Palladium Sputtering Targets are utilized for coating optical components such as lenses, mirrors, and filters. The deposited thin films enhance the optical properties of these components, including reflectivity, transmission, and durability, making them suitable for applications in lasers, displays, and imaging systems.
  3. Catalysis: Palladium Sputtering Targets are employed as catalysts in various chemical reactions, including hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, and coupling reactions. These catalysts find applications in organic synthesis, petrochemical refining, and environmental remediation processes, where they facilitate desired chemical transformations with high efficiency and selectivity.
  4. Sensor Technology: Palladium-based thin films deposited using sputtering targets are utilized in gas sensors for detecting hydrogen, oxygen, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These sensors are crucial in automotive, industrial safety, and environmental monitoring applications, where accurate and reliable detection of gases is essential for safety and compliance.
  5. Metallurgy: In metallurgical applications, Palladium Sputtering Targets are used as alloying agents to enhance the properties of other metals, such as gold, silver, and platinum. These palladium-containing alloys exhibit improved mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility, making them valuable in jewelry, dental materials, and aerospace components.
  6. Thin-Film Coatings: Palladium Sputtering Targets deposit thin films onto various substrates for functional and decorative purposes. These coatings provide corrosion resistance, wear protection, and EMI shielding in electronic devices, automotive components, and architectural surfaces, contributing to improved performance and longevity.

Overall, the versatility, conductivity, and catalytic properties of Palladium Sputtering Targets enable their widespread use in diverse applications, driving advancements in electronics, optics, catalysis, sensing, and materials science.

Packaging

Our Palladium Sputtering Targets are clearly labeled externally to ensure efficient identification and quality control. To prevent any damage during storage or transportation, we take great care.

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