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Evaporation Boats
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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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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