99.9% Zr Zirconium pellets for evaporation Materials
Zirconium Evaporation electrode material
Unit price:$60-$70 per kg
Purity:99.9%-99.99%
Thermal Conductivity：22.7 W/m.K
Melting Point (°C):1,852
Size:2*5mm,3x3mm,6*6mm.1/4"x1/4",1/8"*1/8" or customized
Delivery time:3-5days in stock
MOQ:1kg
Product Introduction
Vacuum evaporation is a thin-film manufacturing process in which a solid source material is heated and vaporized in a high-vacuum environment. The vaporized atoms then condense onto a substrate surface, forming a uniform thin film with controlled thickness and composition.
Zirconium evaporation materials are widely used in advanced coating applications, including:
Optical coatings
Semiconductor manufacturing
Data storage devices
Decorative coatings
Precision electronic components
Due to zirconium's excellent corrosion resistance, high melting point, and stable physical properties, zirconium is an ideal material for demanding vacuum coating applications.
Zirconium Material Characteristics
Zirconium is a transition metal with excellent corrosion resistance and high-temperature stability.
Key Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Zirconium (Zr) |
| Purity | 99.9% |
| Density | 6.49 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 1,852°C |
| Vapor Pressure | 10⁻⁴ Torr at 1,987°C |
| Appearance | Metallic silver-gray |
| Crystal Structure | Hexagonal close-packed |
Zirconium naturally forms a dense oxide film on its surface, providing excellent resistance against chemical corrosion and oxidation. This unique property makes zirconium widely used in aggressive chemical environments and advanced coating technologies.
Product Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | High Purity Zirconium Evaporation Material |
| Material | Zirconium (Zr) |
| Purity | 99.9% |
| Shape | Pellet / Granule / Custom Shape |
| Standard Sizes | 2 × 5 mm, 3 × 3 mm, 6 × 6 mm |
| Customization | Available according to customer requirements |
| Certification | ISO9001:2008, SGS, Third-party Inspection Report |
| Manufacturing Technology | Patented thermo-mechanical process |
Deposition Methods
Electron Beam Evaporation
Due to zirconium's high melting point and high-temperature evaporation requirements, electron beam evaporation is one of the preferred deposition methods.
Advantages:
High evaporation efficiency
High film purity
Precise deposition control
Suitable for advanced coating applications
Magnetron Sputtering
Zirconium is also widely used as a sputtering target material.
Advantages:
Uniform coating thickness
Excellent film adhesion
Suitable for large-area coating
Stable industrial production
Thermal Evaporation Considerations
Zirconium requires temperatures above 2,600°C for efficient thin-film deposition.
Traditional resistance heating methods are generally unsuitable because:
Tungsten heating boats may evaporate and introduce contamination
Extremely high temperatures are difficult to maintain
Deposition purity may be affected
Therefore, electron beam evaporation and magnetron sputtering are recommended methods for zirconium thin-film deposition.
Applications
Semiconductor Industry
Used for:
Semiconductor thin-film coatings
Electronic component manufacturing
Barrier layers and protective coatings
Optical Coatings
Applications include:
Optical lenses
Reflective coatings
Protective optical layers
Zirconium-based coatings provide:
High hardness
Chemical stability
Excellent wear resistance
Data Storage Devices
Used in:
Magnetic storage coatings
Functional thin-film layers
Advanced electronic devices
Decorative Coatings
Applied in:
Watches
Hardware products
Moulds
Consumer products
Benefits:
Attractive metallic appearance
High wear resistance
Long-lasting surface protection
Advantages of Zirconium Evaporation Materials
Excellent Corrosion Resistance
The stable zirconium oxide layer provides outstanding resistance against:
Acids
Alkalis
Chloride environments
Chemical corrosion
High Temperature Stability
Maintains excellent mechanical and chemical performance under high-temperature conditions.
High Purity Thin Films
High-purity zirconium ensures:
Low contamination
Stable deposition performance
High-quality coating layers
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