Zirconium Carbide

Zirconium carbide sputtering target is a conductive ceramic material known for its high melting point, exceptional hardness, wear resistance and chemical stability. With a combination of metallic and ceramic properties, ZrC is suitable for thin-film deposition processes requiring high-temperature resistance, surface durability and stable material performance.

VIMATERIAL supplies high-purity zirconium carbide (ZrC) sputtering targets with a purity of 99.5%. Target dimensions, shapes and other specifications can be customized according to deposition equipment and application requirements. Contact us for a quote.

Properties

Key Characteristics

• High Melting Point and Thermal Stability: Zirconium carbide has a melting point of approximately 3,400°C -3,540°C, providing excellent resistance to high-temperature conditions. This makes ZrC a suitable material for thin-film deposition and coating development where thermal stability is an important consideration.
• High Hardness and Wear Resistance: ZrC is a hard ceramic material with excellent resistance to mechanical wear. ZrC-based coatings can improve surface hardness and abrasion resistance, making them suitable for protective coating applications involving cutting tools, industrial components and wear-resistant surfaces.
• Good Chemical Stability: Zirconium carbide exhibits good chemical stability in many environments and maintains its structural integrity under demanding service conditions. Its chemical resistance makes it useful in protective coating development, although oxidation can occur at elevated temperatures in oxygen-containing atmospheres.
• Electrical and Thermal Conductivity: Unlike many conventional ceramic materials, zirconium carbide exhibits metallic electrical conductivity and relatively high thermal conductivity. These characteristics make it suitable for conductive ceramic thin films and support its use in functional coating and advanced materials research.

ZrC Sputtering Target Specifications

VIMATERIAL offers zirconium carbide sputtering targets with a standard purity of 99.5%.

Custom target dimensions, thicknesses and bonding options can be discussed according to your sputtering equipment and deposition requirements.

Applications of Zirconium Carbide Sputtering Targets

• Electronic devices: Zirconium Carbide is used in the preparation of electrodes, wiring, thin film resistors and other components in electronic devices. Its good conductivity and chemical stability can improve the performance and reliability of electronic devices and extend the service life of the devices. For example, it can be used as the material of metallization layer in the manufacture of integrated circuits to provide a good electrical connection between electronic components.
• Optical field: Zirconium Carbide can be used for the preparation of optical films, such as transmittance enhancement film, reflective film, and filter film. By adjusting the sputtering process parameters, the thickness and refractive index of the film can be controlled, thus realizing the regulation of the characteristics of light reflection, transmission and absorption to meet the needs of different optical devices, such as optical lenses, displays, solar cells and so on.
• Hard coating field: Due to its high hardness and wear resistance, Zirconium Carbide can be used to prepare hard coatings on the surfaces of cutting tools, molds, mechanical parts, etc., which can improve the surface hardness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance of these parts, extend their service life, and reduce the production cost.
• Energy field: Zirconium Carbide is also used in energy storage and conversion devices, such as lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells. It can be used as electrode material or coating material of battery diaphragm to improve the performance and safety of the battery, and increase the charging and discharging efficiency and cycle life of the battery.

Packaging and Storage

Packaging: ZrC sputtering targets are securely packed in protective packaging to prevent mechanical damage, surface contamination and moisture exposure during transportation.

Storage: Store in a clean, dry environment, preferably in sealed protective packaging, to minimize moisture exposure, oxidation and surface contamination.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the purity of VIMATERIAL’s ZrC sputtering targets?

VIMATERIAL supplies zirconium carbide sputtering targets with a standard purity of 99.5%. Other specifications can be discussed according to project requirements.

Q2: What are ZrC sputtering targets mainly used for?

ZrC sputtering targets are primarily used in the development of hard coatings, wear-resistant thin films, conductive ceramic layers and advanced functional coatings.

Q3: Are zirconium carbide sputtering targets electrically conductive?

Yes. Zirconium carbide is an electrically conductive ceramic with metallic characteristics, making it suitable for conductive thin-film deposition applications.

Q4: Can ZrC sputtering targets be customized?

Yes. VIMATERIAL can provide customized target dimensions, shapes and thicknesses according to technical drawings and equipment requirements. Bonding options can also be discussed.

Q5: What factors should be considered when selecting a ZrC sputtering target?

Important factors include material purity, target dimensions, thickness, density, microstructure, bonding requirements and compatibility with the sputtering system. The deposition method and intended film properties should also be considered.