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Bob Lumley
Tungsten wire mixture used for thermal evaporation

About Tungsten Evaporation Sources

In thermal evaporation, pure tungsten is used (in the form of boats, filaments, or rods) due to its high melting point, low vapor pressure, and chemical inertness, which provides high...
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Example of different designs for Tungsten, Tantalum and Molybdenum boats used in thermal evaporation

What is a Tungsten Thermal Boat?

The tungsten thermal boat, or W boat (named after its chemical symbol), is container made from tungsten sheet resembling a boat. These commonly see use for extremely high-temperature processes, such...
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Examples of thermal boats, typically made from tungsten, molybdenum, or tantalum

What is a Tantalum Thermal Boat?

Tantalum thermal boats (or Ta boats) are a type of specific boat-shaped container fabricated from tantalum metal. These are often used for high-temperature environments in the fields of materials science,...
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Image showing various tungsten products, including tungsten boats, tungsten filaments, and alumina-coated tungsten baskets

Specialty Applications of Tungsten Products

Tungsten is a remarkable material known for its high density, strength, and resilience under extreme conditions. Industrial uses for tungsten include forming extremely hard tungsten carbide, fabricating alumina coated tungsten...
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Image of a boron nitride crucible, a specific material for evaporation crucibles

Understanding the Chemical Resistance of a Boron Nitride Crucible

Boron nitride crucibles are becoming increasingly popular in various industries due to their exceptional chemical resistance. These crucibles, made from hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), offer unique properties suitable for demanding...
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Image of tungsten components in the form of tungsten sheets

Applications: Uses for Tungsten Sheet and Refractory Sheet Metals

Refractory metals, including options such as tungsten sheet, exhibit various strong properties in terms of melting points, density, and hardness. As a result, these characteristics provide benefits in environments with...
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Display of different evaporation materials for physical vapor deposition, including sputtering targets, pellets, and e-beam liners

Metal vs. Metal Oxide Sputtering Targets for Reactive Sputtering

Thin film deposition is a critical process in industries such as electronics and optics. In sputtering applications, oxide coatings and other compound thin films are essential for tuning material properties...
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List of e-beam liners that can be used in dual e-beam evaporator source systems

Intro to Dual E-Beam Evaporator Source Technology

Dual electron beam (dual e-beam) evaporator sources represent a significant advancement in physical vapor deposition, offering expanded control and flexibility when compared to single e-beam evaporators. This technology enables broad...
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High current low voltage power supply next to lugs and feedthroughs for thermal evaporation

Vacuum System Performance: High-Current Electrical Components

For thermal evaporators, depositions are conducted by running current through resistive thermal evaporation sources. Complex sources with heat shielding can require hundreds of amps. With this in mind, high-current electrical...
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Close-up of a thermal evaporation boat diagram with dimensions

Applications: Boats, Crucible Liners & Ceramic Crucible Boats

In high-temperature processes and material handling, component selection is critical for maintain process consistency. Common options include refractory boats, ceramic crucible boats, and crucible liners for containment of materials. 1....
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