Application and Preparation of Europium Sputtering Target

Displays

Europium sputtering targets are used in the manufacture of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays, which have high contrast, high brightness, and fast response times, making them one of the most popular display technologies currently.

Solar Cells

Europium sputtering targets are used in the production of copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) solar cells. CIGS solar cells have high conversion efficiency and low cost, making them one of the promising future directions for solar cell development.

Semiconductors

Europium sputtering targets are used in the manufacture of semiconductor chips, which are the core components of electronic products. The quality and performance of the europium sputtering targets significantly affect the quality and performance of semiconductor chips.

Optical Instruments

Europium sputtering targets are used in the manufacturing of optical instruments such as laser diodes and optical sensors. The optical performance of europium sputtering targets is crucial for the performance of optical instruments.

Europium sputtering targets can also be used in thin-film deposition, nuclear control applications, phosphor activators, red phosphors in color TV tubes, and laser materials.

Preparation Process of Europium Sputtering Targets

Raw Material Preparation

Prepare high-purity metal europium as the raw material.

Melting

Place the europium raw material in a vacuum melting furnace, and melt it at high temperature to form a uniform liquid state.

Casting

Pour the melted europium liquid into a mold to form the target shape.

Processing

Process the cast target, such as grinding and polishing, to achieve the required surface finish and dimensional accuracy.

Cleaning

Clean the processed target to remove surface dirt and impurities.

Packaging

Package the cleaned target to protect its surface from contamination.

Europium sputtering targets are prone to oxidation. As a preventive measure, Zhiyue typically seals the product in oil to prevent oxidation. To ensure that europium targets are safely delivered to customers, Zhiyue also uses cushioning materials and ships them in boxes or crates.