Sputtering targets are now a fundamental tool for thin film preparation and material science, and Alfa Chemistry is now leading the way in designing and manufacturing them. A comprehensive collection of sputtering targets that range from standard metals, alloys, precious metals, rare earth metals, non-metals and ceramics is part of Alfa Chemistry’s expertise in the production of these key materials.
Sputtering targets are at the heart of PVD technology. This technology makes a thin film on a substrate by spraying an incoming material with fast ions that make atoms sputter off and deposit on a surface of interest. This process depends entirely on the nature and composition of the sputtering targets being employed, and Alfa Chemistry’s industry role is very much in demand.
Alfa Chemistry provides a variety of traditional metal targets including aluminum, copper and titanium targets widely used in semiconductors and solar cells because they are thermally and electrically very highly conductive. The company’s niche also extends into alloy targets, which can be calibrated to certain electrical, magnetic or optical parameters by modifying the composition of elements. The alloy targets have applications in electronics, optics and material science.
Apart from traditional metals and alloys, the company also provides precious metal targets like gold, silver, and platinum. Highly conductive and thermally stable, they are essential materials for microelectronics and information storage applications where performance and durability matter.
Alfa Chemistry’s rare earth metal targets have distinctive optical and magnetic properties for high-tech electronic and optical use. Rare earth elements are famous for making semiconductors and integrated circuits work faster and more effectively.
“It’s not just metal balls that you shoot at for innovation. Alfa Chemistry is also a specialist in non-metal targets such as graphite and boron, which can be useful for new technologies and scientific research which will utilize the special qualities of non-metals,” said the Marketing Chief of Alfa Chemistry.
What is just as important are ceramic targets supplied by Alfa Chemistry. Ceramic targets, which are hard and very resistant to heat, are used in applications requiring strong and robust coatings, including aerospace and medical applications. They can make wear- and biocompatible films, which is why they are important for these high-tech industries.
To meet varied requirements from customers worldwide, Alfa Chemistry offers customized sputtering targets in various sizes, purities and shapes. This versatility helps clients order targets based on the application they’re using and improves the effectiveness of their production cycles.
What’s more, Alfa Chemistry’s quality control knowhow is clearly visible in their careful methods that result in high purity and precise composition in their targets, essential for advanced technologies.
About Alfa Chemistry
Alfa Chemistry is still a major partner in materials science for those industries looking to make smart use of sputtering technologies. By solving hard problems and making innovations in a range of industries, Alfa Chemistry is not only a supplier, but also a technology partner.
