Cobalt Iron Boron (Co-Fe-B) Sputtering Target — Product Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Material | Cobalt Iron Boron (Co-Fe-B) Alloy |
| Purity | 99.9% |
| Size | 3” |
| Thickness | 0.250” |
| Description | Sputtering allows reliable thin-film deposition on various substrate shapes and sizes. The process is repeatable, scalable from R&D to large production, and permits precise control over film growth and microstructure. Reactions may occur on the target surface, in-flight, or on the substrate depending on process parameters. |
Applications of Sputtering Targets
| Application Area | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Film Deposition | Thin films are deposited by eroding material from the target onto a substrate, such as a silicon wafer. |
| Semiconductor Etching | Sputter etching is used when high etching anisotropy is needed and selectivity is not critical. |
| Analytical Techniques (SIMS) | Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry uses sputtering to measure the composition of materials and detect trace impurities. |
| Space Science | Sputtering contributes to space weathering, modifying physical and chemical properties of airless bodies like asteroids and the Moon. |
Alloy-Specific Applications (Co-Fe-B)
| Property / Requirement | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Hardness & Wear Resistance | Boron alloys with cobalt and iron offer high hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance, ideal for coatings. |
| Electrical Conductivity | Excellent electrical conductivity and resistance to attack by molten metals. |
| High Tensile Strength & Thermal Stability | Useful in applications requiring high ultimate tensile strength and stability under heat, e.g., metal ribbons for razor blades, tire cords. |
| Soft Magnetic Properties | Amorphous Co-Fe-B alloys combine high mechanical hardness with soft magnetic properties, suitable for transformer cores and toroids. |
| Coating Applications | Surface enhancements for metals and ceramics using Co-Fe-B coatings improve performance in industrial and electronic applications. |
