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Bob Lumley

E-Beam Evaporation: Materials, Sources, and Crucibles

Electron beam evaporation (or E‑beam evaporation) is a high‑precision physical vapor deposition technique used to deposit thin films for use in fields such as electronics, optics, and materials science. E-beam...
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Display of different evaporation materials for physical vapor deposition, including sputtering targets, pellets, and e-beam liners

Metal Sputtering Target Materials and Their Uses

Sputtering is a core physical vapor deposition (PVD) technique used to deposit thin films for industrial such as electronics, optics, and photovoltaics. In this process, energetic ions bombard the surface...
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Alumina Boat Crucibles: Properties, Applications, and Benefits

Alumina boat crucibles are ceramic vessels typically used in high-temperature materials processing. For many laboratory and metallurgical environments, the thermal properties of alumina make these common choices for these applications....
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Closeup of boron on the periodic table, a component of boron nitride crucibles

Analysis: Boron Nitride Crucibles in High-Temp Applications

Boron nitride (BN) crucibles are advanced vessels used in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, materials research and metallurgy. These crucibles are ceramics, made from a compound of boron and nitrogen,...
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Periodic table of elements, showing noble gases in grey that can go through inert gas purification systems

An Overview of the Purification of Inert Gases

Inert gases, such as nitrogen, argon, helium, and neon, are widely used in advanced manufacturing and analytical science processes. However, even trace impurities such as moisture, oxygen, hydrocarbons can affect...
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Examples of thermal boats, typically made from tungsten, molybdenum, or tantalum

What is a Molybdenum Thermal Boat?

A molybdenum thermal boat, also known as a moly boat or Mo boat (its symbol on the periodic table), is a specialized type of boat-shaped container made from molybdenum sheet...
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E-beam evaporation sources for different pocket sizes and capacities

E-Beam Evaporation Sources in Modern Thin Film Deposition

Electron beam evaporation (also known as electron beam deposition) stands out as a versatile and widely used process for thin film deposition. This method falls under a class of vacuum-based...
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Semiconductor chip used as an example for thermal evaporation applications

60 Years of Excellence: The R.D. Mathis Company’s Legacy

May 2023 marked R.D. Mathis Company’s 60th year specializing in high-vacuum evaporation sources and materials. Our longevity and success in the industry are a testament to the quality of our products...
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Examples of thermal evaporation applications, showing semiconductor chip, night vision goggles, and solar panel

What is Thermal Evaporation?

Thermal evaporation is a specialized type of method used in manufacturing and research to deposit thin films of material onto a substrate. This process involves heating a material in a...
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Diagram - Vacuum Chamber with a evaporation boat mounted in high current electrodes for thermal evaporation

Choosing the Right Source for Your Thermal Evaporation Process

In thermal evaporation, the evaporation source provides both containment and heating for high purity evaporation materials. These sources range in terms of refractory material, form factor (varying designs for boats...
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