Samarium Sputtering Target

Samarium (Sm) Sputtering Targets for Thin Film Deposition

AEM REE supplies samarium sputtering targets with purities up to 99.99% for reliable thin film deposition. Samarium (Sm), a rare earth element, offers unique magnetic and optical properties that make it essential for advanced coatings. These targets are widely used in manufacturing semiconductors, optical coatings, magnetic thin films, and fuel cell materials.

Each target is produced under strict quality control with precise dimensions, uniform microstructure, and low impurity levels to ensure stable sputtering performance. Whether for R&D projects or volume production, AEM REE provides customized samarium sputtering targets to meet your exact specifications.

Samarium Sputtering Target Specifications:

Purity: Sm/TREM≥99.99%, TREM≥99.9%
Average Grain Size: <200μm
Suface Roughness: <2μm
Shapes Available: Planar targets (circular or rectangular)
Typical Dimensions: Diameter ≤ 14 inch / Length ≤ 32 inch, Thickness ≥ 1mm

Our Samarium Targets Advantages

  • Up to 99.99% Pure Samarium for High-quality Thin Film Coatings
  • Tight Dimensional Tolerances, Excellent Thickness Control
  • Uniform Microstructure – Fine grain size for consistent sputtering performance
  • With Custom Shapes, Sizes, and Bonding Options
  • Reliable Quality Control
  • Value-Driven Pricing — High-purity Samarium targets at competitive prices
  • Global Delivery & Support — Fast worldwide shipping with full technical support
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Unique Properties of Samarium Sputtering Target

Samarium sputtering targets are valued for their magnetic behavior, oxidation resistance, and thermal stability, making them a dependable material for thin film deposition. Each target is engineered with high purity, controlled grain structure, and uniform composition to ensure clean, consistent coatings.

1. High Magnetic Performance

Samarium exhibits strong magnetic properties that can be transferred into thin films, supporting applications in magnetic sensors, data storage, and electronic components where stable magnetic layers are required.

2. Oxidation Resistance

Unlike many reactive rare earth elements, samarium shows good oxidation resistance, which helps maintain film purity and reduces contamination risks during sputtering in controlled environments.

3. Thermal Stability

Samarium maintains structural integrity at elevated temperatures, allowing for reliable operation in demanding PVD conditions and improving the durability of deposited films in high-performance devices.

4. Optical Activity

Samarium has excellent absorption and emission properties, making it suitable for optical coatings, photonic devices, and laser materials that require precise light interactions.

 

Manufacturing Process of Samarium Sputtering Target

High-purity samarium ingots are produced using vacuum induction melting (VIM) or electron beam melting (EBM). Each batch undergoes GDMS and ICP-MS testing to confirm purity, elemental consistency, and trace impurity levels.

Refined samarium is cast or machined into preliminary shapes such as slabs or disks, depending on the target specifications.

Slabs are hot-forged or hot-rolled to improve density and refine the grain structure. This step eliminates internal voids and enhances the mechanical stability of the target during sputtering.

Targets are precisely machined to meet required tolerances in thickness, diameter, and flatness. This ensures compatibility with sputtering systems and stable film deposition.

Final surface finishing, including polishing, reduces roughness to below 2 μm, producing a clean, oxide-free surface that enhances sputtering efficiency and thin film uniformity.

For systems requiring backing plates, samarium targets can be bonded to copper or molybdenum backplates using indium soldering or diffusion bonding.

Each target is inspected for dimensions, flatness, grain size, and visual quality. It is then vacuum-sealed with desiccant and supplied with full documentation.

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Straightening Machine

CNC Deep Hole Drilling Machine

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Wire Drawing Equipment

Wire Cutting Machine

Handheld XRF Analyzer

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Samarium Sputtering Target Applications

Magnetic Thin Films

Samarium is widely applied in thin films for magnetic sensors, memory storage devices, and permanent magnet coatings, where stable magnetic layers are essential.

 

 

Optical & Photonic Materials

With strong absorption and emission characteristics, samarium coatings are applied in laser materials, optical amplifiers, and specialized photonic devices.

 

 

 

Data Storage & Electronics

Samarium sputtering targets are used to deposit magnetic layers for hard drives, magneto-optical disks, and high-frequency microwave components, where reliable magnetic performance is essential.

 

 

Research & Development

Because of its unique combination of properties, samarium sputtering targets are also used in R&D projects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 samarium metal, our clients are always happy with our products and services, making their experience a great one every time.

 

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