Cerium (Ce) Evaporation Material Description
Cerium (Ce) Evaporation Materials refer to substances containing cerium that are employed in the deposition of thin films by physical vapour deposition (PVD), for example through thermal evaporation. These materials are frequently utilised for the production of thin films used in electronics, optics and coatings.
In the PVD process, the cerium material is evaporated by controlled heating in a vacuum environment. The vapour condenses onto a substrate, thereby forming a thin film. This method is typically applied using thermal evaporation and underpins the fabrication of cerium-based thin films.

Cerium (Ce) Evaporation Material Specification
Material
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Cer
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Appearance
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Silvery white, metallic
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Melting Point (°C)
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798
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Thermal Conductivity
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11 W/m.K
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Thermal Expansion Coefficient
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6.3 x 10-6/K
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Theoretical Density (g/cc)
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~6.70
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Cerium (Ce) Evaporation Material Applications
- Electronics: Cerium-based thin films are used in electronic devices. Their properties, including a high dielectric constant and stable behaviour, facilitate applications in capacitors and thin film transistors.
- Catalytic Converters: Cerium exhibits catalytic properties that facilitate chemical reactions. These reactions reduce exhaust emissions from combustion engines, thereby contributing to lower emission levels.
- Sensors: Cerium-based thin films are applied in sensors, utilising their piezoelectric properties for measurement purposes.
- Reactive Deposition: The reactive nature of cerium evaporation materials enables controlled reactions with other materials during the deposition process.
Cerium (Ce) Evaporation Materials Packaging
The evaporation materials are packaged with care to prevent damage during storage and transport, thereby ensuring that the quality of the materials is maintained in their original condition.