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- Infrared Absorption and Emission: Erbium’s most notable feature is its strong absorption and emission in the infrared spectrum, particularly around 1.55 microns, making it valuable for optical communication.
- High Thermal Stability: Erbium is thermally stable, which makes it suitable for deposition processes that require high temperatures.
- Low Toxicity: Compared to some other rare-earth metals, Erbium is considered to have low toxicity, making it safer for applications in medical devices.
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- Optical Properties: Erbium ions (Er³⁺) have characteristic light emission properties, particularly in the near-infrared region (around 1.54 µm), making them ideal for use in fiber optic communication and lasers.
- High Absorption Cross Section: Erbium has a high absorption cross section, making it highly efficient for use in optical amplifiers and laser systems.
- Thermal Stability: Erbium compounds and alloys demonstrate excellent thermal stability, making them suitable for high-temperature environments, including nuclear applications.
- Corrosion Resistance: When alloyed with other metals, erbium enhances corrosion resistance, contributing to the longevity and durability of metal components in various industries.
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- Material: High-purity Erbium, typically with a purity level of 99.9% (3N) or higher, ensures minimal impurities during the sputtering process.
- Form: Erbium sputtering targets are commonly available in the form of discs, rectangular plates, or custom shapes, depending on specific application requirements.
- Density: The target’s density is critical for achieving consistent deposition rates and high-quality thin films.
- Applications: These targets are used in applications such as optical amplifiers, lasers, telecommunications, and electronic devices.
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- High purity (≥99.9%).
- Outstanding thermal and chemical stability.
- Superior optical properties for infrared applications.
- Uniform pellet size for reliable thin-film deposition.
- Customizable specifications to meet specific requirements.
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- High Purity: Guarantees consistent performance in specialized applications.
- Unique Optical Properties: Displays excellent fluorescence in infrared regions.
- Thermal Stability: Retains structural integrity at high temperatures.
- Low Phonon Energy: Ideal for laser and optical amplification.
- Versatile Applications: Suited for ceramics, glass, and optical devices.
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- High Infrared Transparency: Er₂O₃ has excellent transparency in the infrared range, making it a critical material for fiber-optic communications, laser systems, and IR detectors.
- Optical Amplification: The presence of erbium ions in Er₂O₃ allows for efficient optical amplification in the telecommunications band around 1.55 µm, making it ideal for use in EDFAs.
- Thermal Stability: Er₂O₃ sputtering targets provide thin films that are thermally stable and chemically inert, suitable for high-temperature applications.
- Customizability: Er₂O₃ sputtering targets can be customized to meet specific deposition needs, including different geometries, sizes, and purity levels for improved thin-film performance.