Scandium metal

Scandium sputtering targets have the same properties as the raw materials. They are silvery-white transition metals and are usually classified as non-lanthanide rare earth elements.

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Properties

Chemical formula：Sc

Appearance: soft, silvery white metal

Density：2.985 g/cm3

Melting point：1541 °C

Boiling point: 2836 ℃

Crystal structure: hexagonal close packing (below 1335℃) and body-centered cubic.

Applications

Integrated Circuit Manufacturing: In integrated circuit manufacturing, scandium targets are used in the sputtering coating process. Sputtered titanium thin films can be used as barrier layers, diffusion barrier layers, adhesion layers, electrodes, etc., and are used to manufacture MOS devices, DRAM memories, NPN/PNP transistors, etc. in integrated circuits.

Solar Cells: Scandium targets are also widely used in solar cell manufacturing. For example, scandium targets can be used for sputtering coating to form the reflective layer of solar cells and improve the photoelectric conversion efficiency of solar cells.

Flat Panel Displays: In the manufacture of flat panel displays, scandium targets are used for sputtering coating to form thin film capacitors, conductive films, protective layers, etc. of displays, improving the performance and stability of displays.

Architectural Decoration: Scandium sputtering targets are also widely used in the architectural decoration industry. For example, through sputtering coating technology, titanium film can be formed on the surface of glass, tiles, metal and other materials to improve the heat insulation, sound insulation, UV protection and other functions of buildings.

Automobile industry: Scandium sputtering targets are also used in the automobile industry. For example, sputtering coating on car window glass can improve the heat insulation performance of the car, reduce the use of car air conditioning, and reduce energy consumption.

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

The internal soft material is wrapped and vacuum packed, and the external carton/wooden box is packed.

Storage temperature: Scandium sputtering targets should be stored in a low temperature environment to avoid the impact of high temperature on their performance.

Store away from light: Since scandium sputtering targets are sensitive to light, they should be stored away from direct sunlight or strong light to prevent the occurrence of photochemical reactions.

Dry environment: The storage environment should be kept dry and avoid moisture, because a humid environment may cause the scandium target to become damp and deteriorate.

‌Sealed packaging‌: Scandium sputtering targets should be vacuum packed in vacuum bags and placed in customized target boxes to ensure their sealing and prevent air and moisture from entering‌.

Handle with care‌: During handling and storage, they should be handled with care to avoid collision and squeezing to prevent damage to the targets‌.