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High Capacity Thermal Evaporation

RD Mathis Company Folded Baffled Box Sources

Folded Boats

For coatings requiring larger source volumes, folded boats are an option. These are similar to standard boats, but feature higher sidewalls.

 

Box Sources

Box sources enable higher capacities while also introducing a system of baffles to reduce pinhole defects on a coating. When the vapor stream exits the box, it follows an indirect path through these baffles that acts as a filter for particulates.

 

Directional Deposition

The chimney of a baffled box source can be used to direct vapor in other directions, such as for sideways and downward depositions.

 

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  • Technical Tip

Silver Evaporation

Thin films of silver are used in various applications: optical, semiconductor, solar, and even decorative coatings.

 

Compared to other evaporation materials, silver evaporates well and is non-corrosive at elevated temperatures.

 

Silver Evaporation

Silver deposition can be easily done using boat sources. For boat material, molybdenum and tantalum are our recommended choices.

 

RD Mathis Company Molybdenum Boat Sources

 

Source Selection

Optimizing silver depositions varies on factors such as capacity, mounting bracket set-up, and required power.

 

Boats are offered in many shapes, such as different dimples (round vs. elongated) or step geometry, which helps absorb deformation from thermal expansion.

 

Power Source Compatibility

To make sure your desired capacity is compatible with your power source, R.D. Mathis Company provides a power requirement table for each part.

 

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