Lead Sputtering Target

Lead Sputtering Target is distinguished by its high density, chemical stability, and suitability for thin film deposition processes such as physical vapor deposition (PVD). Its composition ensures controlled sputtering behavior, enabling uniform coatings with reliable structural and electronic properties. Industries including microelectronics, photonics, energy storage, and advanced optics rely on these targets for fabricating high-performance films. Specific technologies benefitting from lead sputtering targets include ferroelectric devices, thin-film capacitors, and optoelectronic sensors, where precise film uniformity is crucial for function. Research applications also extend to the development of lead-based perovskite structures and magnetic thin films, which are critical in next-generation memory and energy devices. By providing a reproducible and stable source material, Lead Sputtering Target underpins innovations in device engineering, ensuring consistency in experimental research and scalability in industrial production. Its importance lies in bridging material science with cutting-edge applications across electronics, optics, and energy technologies.

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Material Properties for Metals

Atomic Properties

Element	Value
Atomic number	82
Crystal structure	Face centred cubic
Electronic structure	Xe 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s² 6p²
Valences shown	2, 4
Atomic weight( amu )	207.2
Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns )	0.18
Photo-electric work function( eV )	4
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	207/ 22.1
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	208/ 52.4
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	206/ 24.1
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	204/ 1.4
Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm )	0.175
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	5/ 68.8
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	3/ 31.9
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	4/ 42.3
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	2/ 15.03
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	1/ 7.42

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Hardness - Mohs	1.5
Material condition	Polycrystalline
Material condition	Sand cast
Poisson's ratio	0.44
Poisson's ratio	0.44
Bulk modulus( GPa )	45.8
Bulk modulus( GPa )	45.8
Tensile modulus( GPa )	16.1
Tensile modulus( GPa )	16.1
Tensile strength( MPa )	12
Yield strength( MPa )	5.5

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm )	20.6@20@20°C
Superconductivity critical temperature( K )	7.196
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ )	0.0042@0-100°C
Thermal emf against Pt (cold 0C - hot 100C)( mV )	0.44

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Boiling point( C )	1740
Density( gcm⁻³ )	11.35@20

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Melting point( C )	327.5
Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ )	862
Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ )	23.2
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	159@25°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	35.3@0-100°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	29@0-100°C