Cobalt-Aluminium (Co/Al) Evaporation Materials Description
Cobalt-Aluminium (Co/Al) Evaporation Materials consist of a mixture of aluminium and cobalt in a specified ratio. These materials are employed in various thin film deposition techniques, for example by Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) and thermal evaporation, thereby coating substrates with a thin layer of the Al/Co mixture.
Evaporation materials are widely used in industries such as electronics, optics and coatings. They are heated in a vacuum chamber until their evaporation temperature is reached. Consequently, the resulting vapour condenses on a substrate and forms a thin film or coating that exhibits the required properties.
Cobalt-Aluminium (Co/Al) Evaporation Materials provide a combination of the properties of aluminium and chromium. Aluminium is a lightweight metal with good thermal conductivity and high reflectivity. Chromium offers excellent corrosion resistance, hardness and a high melting point.
By combining aluminium and chromium in defined ratios, these evaporation materials can be tailored to meet specific requirements. They may be utilised for the fabrication of thin films with properties such as enhanced reflectivity, electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance and mechanical strength.
Specifications for Cobalt-Aluminium (Co/Al) Evaporation Materials
Material
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Cobalt-Aluminium (Co/Al)
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Purity
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99.9% ~ 99.95%
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Form
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Powder/Granulate/Custom Fabrication
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Composition
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Customer-specific
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Applications of Cobalt-Aluminium (Co/Al) Evaporation Materials
Cobalt-Aluminium (Co/Al) Evaporation Materials are frequently utilised for the fabrication of magnetic thin films in modern electronic devices, data storage systems and magnetic sensors. The combination of aluminium and cobalt yields magnetic properties such as high magnetisation and coercive field strength, thereby rendering the resulting films suitable for various magnetic applications.
1. Magnetic storage media: Al/Co films are employed in the production of magnetic storage media such as hard disk drives (HDDs) and magnetic tapes. The magnetic properties of cobalt ensure the material is appropriate for high-density storage solutions.
2. Thin film coatings: Al/Co films may be applied as thin coatings on various substrates to improve surface properties. These coatings enhance substrate hardness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance.
3. Spintronics: Al/Co films are used in spintronics, a field that utilises the spin of electrons for information storage and processing. Given the high magnetisation and magnetic anisotropy of cobalt, they are employed in devices such as magnetic tunnel junctions and spin valves.
4. Magnetic sensors: Al/Co films are utilised in the manufacture of magnetic sensors. These sensors are sensitive to variations in magnetic fields and find applications in sectors including the automotive industry, robotics and consumer electronics.
5. Semiconductor devices: Al/Co films serve as contact and interconnection materials in semiconductor devices. They provide good electrical conductivity and adhesion on semiconductor substrates.
6. Optical coatings: Al/Co films may be applied as thin film coatings in optical applications to improve reflectance or anti-reflection properties of optical surfaces. Such coatings are used in mirrors, lenses, filters and other optical components.
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