Silver Sputtering Target

Silver Sputtering Target offers high-purity silver in a form engineered for precision thin-film deposition through physical vapor deposition (PVD). Its controlled density, uniform microstructure, and purity ensure consistent film adhesion, uniform thickness, and low defect density. Industries including microelectronics, photovoltaics, and optics use silver sputtering targets for manufacturing conductive coatings, transparent electrodes, and reflective layers. Specific applications include creating low-resistance transparent conductive films for touchscreens, high-reflectivity coatings in mirrors and optical systems, and back contacts in solar cells. In research, silver sputtering targets are utilized to explore new coating architectures, develop advanced EMI shielding layers, and engineer multi-layer thin films for optical and electronic performance. Their role in achieving precision-engineered surfaces makes them indispensable in both high-volume production and advanced material science.

Formula: Ag
Percentage Purity: 99.99%
Thickness: 5mm
Diameter: 31mm
CAS Number: 7440-22-4
UOM Code: 174-891-77
Legacy Code: AG009500
Distributor Code: GF17489177

SKU: 1000007304

Product Code: AG00-ST-000200

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Material Properties for Precious Metals

Atomic Properties

Element	Value
Atomic number	47
Crystal structure	Face centred cubic
Electronic structure	Kr 4d¹⁰ 5s¹
Valences shown	1-2,2
Atomic weight( amu )	107.8682
Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns )	63.8
Photo-electric work function( eV )	4.7
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	107/ 51.83
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	109/ 48.17
Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm )	0.144
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	2/ 21.5
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	1/ 7.58
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	3/ 34.8

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Material condition	Hard
Material condition	Soft
Poisson's ratio	0.367
Poisson's ratio	0.367
Bulk modulus( GPa )	103.6
Bulk modulus( GPa )	103.6
Tensile modulus( GPa )	82.7
Tensile modulus( GPa )	82.7
Izod toughness( J m⁻¹ )	5
Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² )	95
Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² )	25
Tensile strength( MPa )	330
Tensile strength( MPa )	172

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm )	1.63@20@20°C
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ )	0.0041@0-100°C
Thermal emf against Pt (cold 0C - hot 100C)( mV )	0.74

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Boiling point( C )	2212
Density( gcm⁻³ )	10.5@20°C

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Melting point( C )	961.9
Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ )	2390
Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ )	103
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	237@25°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	429@0-100°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	19.1@0-100°C