Gadolinium Sputtering Target

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As a trusted supplier, AEM REE specializes in producing high-purity gadolinium sputtering targets with precise dimensions and consistent quality. Our advanced manufacturing techniques ensure excellent material uniformity and performance.

We provide customizable gadolinium sputtering targets to meet diverse research and industrial needs. With reliable supply and strict quality control, we deliver products that meet international standards and customer requirements.

Gadolinium Sputtering Target Specifications

Purity: Gd/TREM≥99.99%, TREM≥99.9%
Average grain size: <200μm
Indicated roughness: <2μm
Shapes: square target, round target, rotating target (size can be customized)

Manufacturing Process of Gadolinium Sputtering Target

High-purity gadolinium metal is melted in a vacuum induction melting furnace under vacuum or inert atmosphere. This prevents oxidation and impurity contamination, and the molten metal is cast into ingots.

The cast ingots are machined by lathe or saw to remove surface oxides and irregularities. This step ensures proper dimensions and prepares the ingot for further processing.

The ingots undergo forging or hot rolling to refine the grain structure, improve material uniformity, and gradually achieve dimensions closer to the final sputtering target size.

Vacuum annealing is applied to eliminate internal stresses generated during hot working. This stabilizes the microstructure and enhances machinability for subsequent steps.

Using CNC machining, the material is cut and shaped into the required form of the sputtering target, such as circular, rectangular, or customized designs.

Both the front and back surfaces of the target are precisely ground using surface grinders. This step ensures accurate thickness tolerance, flatness, and surface smoothness, which are critical for sputtering performance.

For improved thermal conductivity and mechanical strength, the gadolinium target can be bonded to copper or aluminum backing plates using indium bonding, elastomer bonding, or diffusion bonding techniques.

Gadolinium Sputtering Target Applications

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Gadolinium sputtering targets are applied in the semiconductor industry to deposit metallization layers, barrier layers, and other thin films required in integrated circuits. These films improve the electrical performance, durability, and reliability of chips, supporting advanced semiconductor device fabrication.

Magnetic Thin Films & Data Storage

Thanks to its unique magnetic properties, gadolinium is widely used in producing thin films for magnetic discs, hard drives, MRAM, and magnetic sensors. Sputtered gadolinium films enhance storage density, optimize data reading and writing speed, and provide higher precision in magnetic information storage systems.

Electronic Control Devices

In the field of electronics, gadolinium sputtering targets are used to create thin films for electrodes, conductive pathways, and active layers in devices such as thin-film transistors (TFTs). These layers improve electrical conductivity, enable stable performance, and ensure efficient operation of modern electronic control components.

Optoelectronic & Optical Coatings

Gadolinium thin films serve an important role in optics and optoelectronics. They are used in manufacturing specialized coatings for optical filters, anti-reflection layers, and components like lenses or mirrors. Such coatings improve light transmission, control reflectance, and enhance overall optical performance in precision devices.

Phosphors & Luminescent Materials

Gadolinium sputtering targets are used to deposit films for luminescent and phosphor materials applied in lighting and display technologies. These films emit light efficiently when stimulated by energy sources, making them valuable in display panels, specialized lighting systems, and devices requiring strong luminescence.

Thin-Film Sensors & Detection Devices

With its sensitive magnetic and thermal properties, gadolinium thin films made by sputtering are widely used in advanced sensor systems. They play a role in temperature detectors, magnetic field sensors, and other precision devices where stability and responsiveness are critical for accurate data collection and monitoring.

Medical Device Components

Beyond contrast agents in MRI, gadolinium sputtering targets are applied in medical devices by creating specialized coatings and thin films. These films can improve biocompatibility, durability, and imaging efficiency of medical instruments, contributing to higher accuracy and reliability in diagnostic technologies.

Scientific Research & Advanced Materials

Gadolinium sputtering targets are essential tools in material science research. They are used to prepare experimental thin films for studying new material structures, surface modifications, and advanced electronic properties. Additionally, they support the development of high-temperature superconductors and other innovative materials.

Our Satisfied Customers

We serve clients across wide range of Industries like Educational Institutes and Universities, Research Laboratories, and many Industrial Manufacturers. With our commitment to delivering premium gadolinium metal, our clients are always happy with our products and services, making their experience a great one every time.

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