Terbium Sputtering Target

Terbium (Tb) Sputtering Targets for Thin Film Deposition

AEM REE supplies high-purity terbium sputtering targets for thin-film coating and material research applications. Each target is made from carefully refined terbium metal using advanced vacuum melting and forming processes to ensure uniform density, high purity, and stable performance during sputtering.

Our terbium targets are available in planar forms such as discs and rectangular plates, suitable for magnetron sputtering systems used in optical coatings, magnetic films, and semiconductor devices. AEM REE also provides custom sizes, bonding services, and backing plate options to match specific equipment and coating requirements.

Terbium Sputtering Target Specifications:

Purity: Tb/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 ≥ 1 mm

Our Terbium Targets Advantages

  • Up to 99.99% Pure Terbium 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 Terbium targets at competitive prices
  • Global Delivery & Support — Fast worldwide shipping with full technical support
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Unique Properties of Terbium Sputtering Target

 

1. High Effectiveness in Coercivity Enhancement

Terbium sputtering targets are mainly used to improve the magnetic strength of NdFeB (neodymium-iron-boron) magnets through a process called grain boundary diffusion. In this process, a thin layer of terbium is sputtered onto the magnet surface. After heat treatment, terbium atoms spread along the grain boundaries and form a protective shell around each magnetic grain.

2. High Diffusion Activity and Uniformity

Pure terbium metal has high chemical activity, which helps its atoms diffuse more evenly during processing. Compared with compounds such as terbium oxide, metal terbium targets produce more uniform coatings and more consistent magnetic results after diffusion.

3. Stable Sputtering Performance

Terbium targets provide a smooth and stable sputtering rate, forming dense and well-bonded coatings on substrates. This ensures good film coverage and reliable diffusion results in later heat treatment steps.

4. Excellent High-Temperature Stability

Terbium maintains its purity and structure even under high sputtering and annealing temperatures. This stability helps avoid oxidation or contamination and ensures precise control of coating thickness.

 

Manufacturing Process of Terbium Sputtering Target

High-purity terbium ingots are produced using vacuum induction melting (VIM) or electron beam melting (EBM) to remove impurities and achieve uniform chemical composition. Each batch is carefully analyzed using GDMS and ICP-MS to confirm purity, chemical consistency, and extremely low impurity levels before processing.

Refined terbium metal is cast or machined into preliminary shapes such as slabs or cylinders according to the required target size. This ensures accurate material weight and geometry for subsequent forging and machining steps.

The shaped terbium pieces are hot-forged or hot-rolled to increase density and refine the grain structure. This process eliminates internal voids, enhances uniformity, and improves the sputtering stability of the final target.

Forged terbium blanks are CNC-machined to the exact diameter, thickness, and flatness specified by the customer. Tight machining tolerances guarantee stable sputtering rates and full compatibility with different coating systems.

Each target is polished and cleaned to remove oxide layers and surface roughness below 2 μm, creating a smooth, contamination-free surface that ensures high sputtering efficiency and uniform thin-film formation.

For better heat transfer and mechanical stability, terbium targets can be bonded to copper or molybdenum backing plates using indium soldering or diffusion bonding, depending on the system design.

Every terbium sputtering target is inspected for density, purity, grain structure, dimensions, and surface quality. Approved products are vacuum-sealed with desiccant or argon-filled, and each shipment includes a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and full quality documentation.

Mixing Machine

Sintering Furnace

Die Forging

Annealing Furnace

Cold Rolling Mill

Straightening Machine

CNC Deep Hole Drilling Machine

Grinding Machine

Wire Drawing Equipment

Wire Cutting Machine

Handheld XRF Analyzer

Scanning Electron Microscope

Terbium Sputtering Target Applications

NdFeB Magnet Grain Boundary Diffusion

The main use of terbium sputtering targets is in NdFeB magnet production. A thin layer of terbium is coated onto the magnet surface and then heat-treated under vacuum. Terbium atoms spread along the grain boundaries and form a protective magnetic shell, which greatly increases coercivity (resistance to demagnetization) with only a small amount of terbium. This process is widely used in electric vehicle motors, wind turbines, and high-efficiency industrial magnets.

 

 

Magnetic and Electronic Thin Films

Terbium is also used for magnetic thin-film coatings in devices such as data storage systems, magnetic sensors, and spintronic components. It provides stable magnetic properties and helps improve film uniformity.

 

 

 

Optical and Glass Coatings

Terbium sputtering targets are used in optical coatings for flat panel displays, CD-ROMs, and optical data storage. They are also applied in glass coatings for automotive and architectural glass, improving reflection control and light transmission.

 

 

Alloy and Material Development

Terbium metal is often added to NdFeB magnets to raise the Curie temperature and improve temperature stability. It is also a key material for magnetostrictive alloys such as TbDyFe (Terfenol-D), used in sensors, actuators, and precision devices.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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