Chromium-doped Silicon Monoxide (SiO/Cr) Sputtering Target Description
The Chromium-doped Silicon Monoxide (SiO/Cr) Sputtering
Target is a specialized sputtering target material composed of Silicon Monoxide
(SiO) combined with a small percentage of Chromium (Cr). This composite target
is used in sputtering deposition processes to create thin films that have both
the properties of silicon monoxide and the characteristics introduced by chromium
doping.
The addition of chromium to silicon monoxide enhances
certain properties, making it useful for specific applications in optics,
electronics, and semiconductor technologies.
Chromium-doped Silicon Monoxide (SiO/Cr) Sputtering Target Applications
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Optical Coatings:
Anti-reflective coatings: The adjusted refractive index of
SiO/Cr films can be used to reduce reflection and increase light transmission
in optical devices like lenses, eyeglasses, and camera filters.
Optical filters: Chromium doping can be used to enhance the
absorption of specific wavelengths, making SiO/Cr ideal for use in optical
filters and coatings for infrared or visible light applications.
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Semiconductor and Electronics:
Capacitors and transistors: The improved electrical
conductivity and dielectric properties of SiO/Cr films make them suitable for
use as insulating layers, gate dielectrics, and protective coatings in
semiconductor devices.
Thin-film resistors: The added chromium allows SiO/Cr films
to serve as resistive thin films in electronic circuits.
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Magneto-optic Devices:
Data storage devices: Chromium’s magnetic properties,
combined with the optical transparency of SiO, can make SiO/Cr films suitable
for magneto-optic applications, including optical data storage and magnetic sensors.
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Protective Coatings:
Hard coatings: The addition of chromium increases the
hardness of the SiO/Cr film, making it useful for abrasion-resistant coatings
or protective layers for optical and electronic components.
Corrosion resistance: Chromium-doped silicon monoxide
coatings can offer enhanced resistance to corrosion, making them useful in
industrial and harsh environments.
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Solar Cells and Photovoltaic Applications:
Chromium-doped silicon monoxide films may also find use in
thin-film solar cells as a passivation layer or anti-reflective coating,
enhancing efficiency by reducing light reflection and increasing absorption.
Chromium-doped Silicon Monoxide (SiO/Cr) Sputtering Target Packing
Our Chromium-doped Silicon Monoxide (SiO/Cr) Sputtering
Target is packaged with utmost care to maintain its integrity and performance
throughout storage and transportation.
· Customized packaging options available to ensure safe delivery.
· Standard packaging includes secure sealing to prevent contamination and
damage during transit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is
Chromium-doped Silicon Monoxide (SiO/Cr) Sputtering Target?
A Chromium-doped
Silicon Monoxide (SiO/Cr) sputtering target is a composite target material
consisting of silicon monoxide (SiO) doped with chromium (Cr). The chromium
addition modifies the properties of the base material, enhancing its
electrical, optical, and magnetic characteristics, making it suitable for
specialized thin-film deposition applications.
Q2. What are the
main applications of Chromium-doped Silicon Monoxide (SiO/Cr) sputtering
targets?
Chromium-doped
SiO/Cr sputtering targets are used in various applications, such as:
Optical coatings:
Used in anti-reflective coatings and optical filters due to the tunable refractive
index.
Semiconductor
devices: Suitable for dielectrics, capacitors, insulating layers, and gate
dielectrics in electronic components.
Magneto-optic
applications: Used in data storage and magnetic sensors due to the magnetic
properties of chromium.
Protective
coatings: Provides abrasion resistance, corrosion protection, and hard
coatings.
Thin-film solar
cells: Acts as a passivation layer or anti-reflective coating in photovoltaic
devices.
Q3. What are the
key benefits of Chromium-doped Silicon Monoxide (SiO/Cr) films?
Enhanced Optical
Properties: Chromium doping allows tuning of the refractive index and
absorption of the films, making them ideal for optical coatings and filters.
Improved
Electrical Conductivity: Chromium increases the conductivity of SiO films,
making them suitable for electronic applications such as resistors and
capacitors.
Magnetic
Properties: The incorporation of chromium imparts magneto-optic effects, useful
in magnetic data storage and sensors.
Hardness and
Durability: Chromium improves the abrasion resistance, hardness, and corrosion
resistance of SiO films, extending their durability in harsh environments.