Indium metal

Indium sputtering targets are mainly composed of metallic indium, which has a very high purity and is usually used to manufacture key components in various electronic devices.

VIMATERIAL specializes in the production of indium foils/sheets, indium wires, indium beads, indium strips, indium targets, indium powder, and other indium products. We support processing with customer-supplied materials and maintain a stock of products available year-round.

Properties

Molecular formula: In

Molar mass: 114.82g/mol

Appearance: Silvery white

Density: 7.31g/cm³ at25°C

Melting point: 156.6°C

Boiling point: 2080°C

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE): (25C) 32.1um·m^-1.K^-1

Thermal Conductivity: 0.818W/cm/K at 298.2 K

Resistivity: 8.37Ω·m at 20°C

What’s the application of indium sputtering targets？

Electronics and Semiconductor Field: Indium and its compounds, such as InGaAs, are used to manufacture electronic semiconductor devices, with electron transport speeds several times faster than silicon. Indium sputtering targets are also used in the production of devices like Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors (MOSFETs), Metal-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors (MESFETs), and High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs).

Optoelectronics and LCDs: Indium is used to produce ITO targets for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and flat panel screens, which is the primary area of global indium consumption. Indium tin alloy targets are used in DC reactive sputtering to create ITO thin films, which are employed in transparent conductive coatings for electronic devices like flat-panel displays and touchscreens.

Low-Melting Alloys and Bearing Alloys: Indium’s low melting point makes it an important component in low-melting alloys, which are commonly used in low-temperature soldering, temperature sensors, and thermistors. Indium sputtering target is also used in the production of bearing alloys.

Magnetic and Optical Materials: Indium target is used in the production of magnetic materials, such as the TbFeCo alloy targets required for magnetic optical discs. Additionally, indium has applications in optical materials, where it is used to make optical lenses and windows for infrared optical systems and lasers.

Quality control

Our products implement the most stringent quality management system. There are strict inspection standards for incoming materials, processes, final inspections, and factory inspections. Strict isolation measures will be adopted for unqualified processing to prevent unqualified products from flowing into the next process. Samples will be provided to customers according to customer requirements for re-inspection.

Packaging and storage

Vacuum packaging, the packaging quantity can be provided according to customer requirements and packaged separately.

Indium sputtering targets should be sealed and stored in a cool and dry environment to prevent it from reacting with moisture and oxygen in the air.