Thorium Oxide Sputtering
Target Description
Thorium is a chemical element that originated from Thor, the Scandinavian god of thunder. It was first mentioned in 1829 and observed by J. Berzelius. “Th” is the canonical chemical symbol of thorium. Its atomic number in the periodic table of elements is 90 with location at Period 7 and Group 3, belonging to the f-block. The relative atomic mass of thorium is 23
2.03806(2) Dalton, the number in the brackets indicating the uncertainty.
Thorium Oxide Sputtering Target Specifications
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Material Type |
Thorium Oxide (ThO2) |
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Symbol |
ThO2 |
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Color/Appearance |
White, Crystalline Solid |
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Purity |
99.9% min |
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Density |
9.7 g/cm³ |
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Available Sizes |
Diameter: 2.0″ to 16.0″ |
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Shape |
Disc, Plate, Custom-made |
We also offer other customized shapes and sizes of the sputtering targets, please inquire for more information.
Thorium Oxide Sputtering Target Applications
Thorium Oxide Sputtering Targets find application in a range of high-tech industries:
- Optical Coatings: Used in precision optical coatings due to its high refractive index and excellent light-transmitting properties.
- Thin-Film Electronics: Vital in the production of advanced thin-film transistors and integrated circuits.
- Research and Development: Ideal for scientific research in materials science and condensed matter physics.
- Semiconductor Fabrication: Crucial for depositing thin films in semiconductor device manufacturing.
Thorium Oxide Sputtering Target Packing
Our Thorium Oxide Sputtering Targets are clearly tagged and labeled externally to ensure efficient identification and quality control. Great care is taken to avoid any damage which might be caused during storage or transportation.