Dysprosium Sputtering Target

Dysprosium Sputtering Target is a high-purity form of dysprosium specifically manufactured for use in physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes, particularly magnetron sputtering. Its dense, uniform microstructure ensures consistent erosion during sputtering, producing high-quality thin films with precise magnetic and optical properties. This form is widely utilized in industries such as microelectronics, photonics, and advanced magnetics. Specific applications include fabricating dysprosium-doped magnetic thin films for high-temperature permanent magnets, producing magneto-optical coatings for optical isolators, and creating functional layers in sensors and data storage devices. The target’s stability under sputtering conditions minimizes particle generation and improves film uniformity, which is critical in research and production of high-performance electronic and optical systems. In scientific and industrial contexts, Dysprosium Sputtering Target serves as a vital enabler of next-generation devices requiring controlled magnetic, structural, and optical film characteristics.

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Material Properties for Metals

Atomic Properties

Element	Value
Atomic number	66
Crystal structure	Hexagonal close packed
Electronic structure	Xe 4f¹⁰ 6s²
Valences shown	3
Atomic weight( amu )	162.5
Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns )	930
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	164/ 28.20
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	160/ 2.34
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	163/ 24.90
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	158/ 0.10
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	156/ 0.06
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	161/ 18.90
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	162/ 25.50
Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm )	0.177
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	1/ 5.93
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	2/ 11.67

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Material condition	Polycrystalline
Poisson's ratio	0.232
Bulk modulus( GPa )	39.2
Tensile modulus( GPa )	63.1
Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² )	55
Tensile strength( MPa )	248
Yield strength( MPa )	228

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm )	91@20@20°C
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ )	0.0012@0-100°C

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Boiling point( C )	2562
Density( gcm⁻³ )	8.536@20°C

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Melting point( C )	1412
Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ )	1725
Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ )	105
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	173@25°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	10.7@0-100°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	8.6@0-100°C