CY10332 One Side EPI Polished Calcium Carbonate CaCO3 Single Crystal Substrate (100) 5x5x0.5 mm

One Side EPI Polished Calcium Carbonate CaCO3 Single Crystal Substrate (100) 5x5x0.5 mm Description

This substrate is fabricated from single crystal CaCO3 with a (100) orientation and features a one side epi-polished finish. The 5x5 mm dimensions suit precision experimental setups while the 0.5 mm thickness offers structural rigidity. The controlled polishing process minimises surface roughness and microscopic defects, ensuring a flat and uniform active area for reliable integration in research and industrial processes.

One Side EPI Polished Calcium Carbonate CaCO3 Single Crystal Substrate (100) 5x5x0.5 mm Applications

1.       Electronics and Semiconductor Research
   - Used as a test platform in microelectronic device fabrication to achieve accurate layer deposition by leveraging the substrate’s uniform, polished surface.
   - Applied in optical sensor development to obtain a defect-free interface, thereby supporting precise signal modulation.

2.       Materials Science and Laboratory Studies
   - Serves as a basis for surface treatment experiments in crystallography, offering a consistent substrate for comparative analyses.
   - Frequently used in thin-film growth experiments to control nucleation behaviour via its predictable crystallographic orientation.

One Side EPI Polished Calcium Carbonate CaCO3 Single Crystal Substrate (100) 5x5x0.5 mm Packing

The substrate is packaged in an anti-static, moulded foam carrier within a sealed plastic container to prevent mechanical damage and contamination. It is shipped with humidity indicator cards and stored in a low-humidity, temperature-controlled environment. Customised packaging options are available to meet specific handling or shipping protocols, ensuring the substrate remains intact during transit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the significance of the (100) crystallographic orientation in this substrate?
A1: The (100) orientation ensures a uniform atomic arrangement, which is important for applications requiring consistent epitaxial layer growth. This orientation can improve film adhesion and reproducibility in research experiments.

Q2: How does the one side epi-polished finish benefit the substrate's performance?
A2: The epi-polished finish minimises surface roughness and defects on one side, providing a uniform platform that facilitates improved deposition quality and accurate surface analyses in experimental setups.

Q3: What quality control measures are used to ensure substrate integrity?
A3: The substrate undergoes optical inspection and interferometric analysis to verify surface flatness and defect density. These steps help maintain the controlled quality necessary for precise material experiments and industrial applications.

Additional Information

Calcium carbonate substrates are increasingly researched for their potential in advanced materials applications. Their crystalline nature and relatively inert chemistry make them suitable for controlled growth studies and thin-film deposition experiments. Detailed surface characterisation and defect analysis remain critical for ensuring successful integration into laboratory and industrial processes.

In materials science, controlling substrate quality directly impacts the performance of deposited films and subsequent device fabrication. Researchers continue to refine processing methods to achieve lower defect densities and improved homogeneity, which are essential for developing new material systems and enhancing experimental accuracy.