Thermal Evaporation and PVD Coating

Thermal evaporation and physical vapor deposition (PVD) are two techniques used to apply thin films and coatings to various substrates. The purity of the source material is just as crucial as the deposition equipment. Indium Corporation provides high-quality materials, particularly indium and gallium, specifically for the electronics and semiconductor industries. Plus, we offer experienced technical support to help you optimize your PVD process.

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Overview

Achieve High Quality and Efficiency in Thin Film Deposition

Thermal evaporation and PVD are both techniques for thin film deposition, each utilizing different methods. These processes are crucial across various industries, including electronics, automotive, and aerospace. To ensure effective and efficient thermal evaporation, high-purity metals and alloys are essential for achieving quality thin films. Indium Corporation is the preferred choice for customers, thanks to our advanced materials, unwavering commitment to quality, and outstanding technical support.

Benefits

Elevate Your Thin Film Deposition with Indium Corporation’s Premier Materials and Expertise

Advanced Materials

We take pride in delivering top-tier metals, alloys, and compounds to ensure superior quality in thin film deposition.

Indium Excellence

Indium and its compounds, especially indium tin oxide (ITO), are commonly used in displays, touchscreens, and solar cells because of their exceptional conductivity and transparency.

High-Quality Gallium

Gallium is instrumental in forming gallium arsenide (GaAs), a semiconductor known for its efficiency in converting electricity into light or radio frequency signals, making it essential in LED and radio frequency technology.

Dedicated Services

We work with each customer to choose the right materials and offer our expertise in materials and processes to ensure a seamless experience.

Below is a chart that outlines the types of materials and the forms in which you can get those materials.

Material	Round Shot	Teardrop Shot	Chunks	Custom Forms	Crucible Filling	Custom Crucible Inserts
In	X	X		X	X	X
ITO			X
Ga	X				X
InGa	X	X		X	X

Physical Properties of Common Elements for Thermal Evaporation

	Indium	Gallium	Copper	Selenium
Atomic Number	49	31	29	34
Boiling Point	2072°C	2204°C	2562°C	685°C
Melting Point	157°C	29.8°C	1084°C	221°C
Density	7.31g/cm³	6.10g/cm³	8.94g/cm³	4.28-4.81g/cm³
Atomic Weight	114.8g/mol	69.7g/mol	63.5g/mol	789.6g/mol

Physical Properties for Common Alloys for Thermal Evaporation

	ITO	CuGa	Culn
Melting Point	1500°C	460°C	575°C
Density	7.16g/cm³	7.91g/cm³	8.45g/cm³

Thermal Evaporation & PVD Coating Products

Indium Corporation provides high-quality indium and gallium metal, as well as compounds used in thermal evaporation and PVD to ensure precise application, contributing to improved device efficiency and functionality.