VDI0762 Hafnium Carbide (HfC) Vapourisation Materials

Hafnium Carbide Evaporation Materials Description

Hafnium carbide evaporation material from Stanford Advanced Materials is a ceramic evaporation material with the chemical formula HfC. High-purity HfC evaporation materials play an important role in deposition processes to ensure the quality of the deposited layer. Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) has specialised in the manufacture of evaporation materials with a purity of up to 99.9995% and employs quality assurance procedures to maintain product reliability.

Hafnium Carbide Evaporation Materials Specification

Hafnium Carbide Evaporation Materials Application

1. High-temperature materials: HfC is used owing to its high melting point and thermal stability in the manufacture of components for extreme high-temperature applications, including rocket nozzles, re-entry vehicles and hypersonic aircraft.

2. Fire-resistant materials: HfC is utilised as a refractory material in oven linings, crucibles and heating elements for the high-temperature processing of metals, ceramics and other substances, given that its resistance to thermal shock and chemical decomposition is significant.

3. Abrasive materials: HfC-based grinding powders and grinding wheels are applied in precision grinding and material removal operations, for example in the surface processing, shaping and polishing of hard and brittle substances.

4. Ceramic engineering: HfC is employed as a reinforcement within ceramic matrix composites (CMC) in the aeronautics, automotive and industrial sectors, thereby improving the performance and durability of ceramic components.

5. Thermal protection systems: HfC coatings are applied on spacecraft and vehicles during atmospheric re-entry to protect them from extreme heat, as the material’s high melting point and thermal stability are crucial for the safety of the vehicle and its occupants.

6. Cutting tools and wear-resistant coatings: HfC coatings are deposited on cutting tools, drills and wear-resistant machine components, thereby providing quantifiable resistance against abrasion, erosion and adhesive wear in demanding environments.

7. Catalysis: HfC nanoparticles are under investigation for catalytic applications such as hydrogenation, oxidation and nitrogen fixation reactions. Their measured catalytic activity and unique surface properties support further study for chemical synthesis and environmental remediation.

Hafnium Carbide Evaporation Materials Packaging

Hafnium carbide evaporation materials are clearly labelled and marked to enable effective identification and quality control. Measures are employed to prevent damage during storage or transport.