Praseodymium Sputtering Target

Praseodymium Sputtering Target provides thermal stability, magnetic responsiveness, and corrosion resistance in a dense, uniform form optimized for thin-film deposition. Its composition supports production of functional coatings in optics, magnetics, and electronics, where precise stoichiometry is essential. Industries use praseodymium sputtering targets for magnetic storage layers, optical interference coatings, and high-performance catalytic films. In research, they enable fabrication of praseodymium oxide thin films for advanced photonic devices, studies on rare-earth magneto-optical properties, and functionalized surfaces for catalysis. The sputtering target format allows precise control of film uniformity and deposition rate, ensuring repeatable high-quality coatings. Its ability to combine rare-earth performance with manufacturing precision makes it a key enabler in advanced materials engineering.

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Material Properties for Metals

Atomic Properties

Element	Value
Atomic number	59
Crystal structure	Hexagonal close packed
Electronic structure	Xe 4f³ 6s²
Valences shown	3,4
Atomic weight( amu )	140.9077
Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns )	11.5
Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm )	0.183
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	1/ 5.42
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	2/ 10.55
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	4/ 38.95
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	5/ 57.45
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	3/ 21.62

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Material condition	Polycrystalline
Poisson's ratio	0.312
Bulk modulus( GPa )	31.2
Tensile modulus( GPa )	35.2
Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² )	40
Tensile strength( MPa )	110
Yield strength( MPa )	103

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm )	68@20@20°C
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ )	0.00171@0-100°C

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Boiling point( C )	3512
Density( gcm⁻³ )	6.782@20°C

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Melting point( C )	931
Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ )	2343
Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ )	80
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	192@25°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	12.5@0-100°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	4.8@0-100