{"id":1007062,"date":"2024-06-17T16:16:13","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T08:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/product\/erbium-metal-5\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T16:44:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T08:44:09","slug":"erbium-sputtering-target","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/product\/erbium-sputtering-target\/","title":{"rendered":"Erbium metal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Erbium metal<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>sputtering targets are high-purity rare-earth metal targets used for magnetron sputtering and other thin-film deposition processes. They are suitable for preparing erbium-containing coatings and thin films for applications in optics, photonics, electronics, and semiconductor research.<\/p>\n

VIMATERIAL supplies erbium sputtering targets with high purity, uniform composition, consistent density, and controlled microstructure. Target dimensions and configurations can be customised according to sputtering equipment and application requirements. COA documentation is available upon request.\u00a0Leave a message<\/a> <\/span>if you want it.<\/p>\n

Erbium Metal Properties<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Property<\/strong><\/td>\nTypical Information<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chemical symbol<\/td>\nEr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Atomic number<\/td>\n68<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Atomic weight<\/td>\n167.26 g\/mol<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appearance<\/td>\nMetallic-grey<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Density<\/td>\n9.062 g\/cm\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Melting point<\/td>\n1529\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boiling point<\/td>\n2868\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crystal structure<\/td>\nHexagonal close-packed (HCP)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CAS No.<\/td>\n7440-52-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Erbium is a rare-earth metal with a silver-grey appearance and a hexagonal close-packed crystal structure at room temperature. It is relatively reactive and can oxidise when exposed to air, making appropriate handling and storage important for maintaining surface quality.<\/p>\n

Key Features of Erbium Sputtering Targets<\/span><\/h2>\n