Praseodymium Calcium Manganate Sputtering Targets
Praseodymium Calcium Manganate Sputtering Targets
| Praseodymium Calcium Manganate Sputtering Targets | |
| Product No | NRE-43265 |
| CAS No. | NA |
| Formula | Pr0.7Ca0.3MnO3 |
| Molecular Weight | NA |
| Purity | >99.9% |
| Density | NA |
| Thickness | 3 mm ± 0.5mm (can be customized) |
| Diameter | 50 mm ± 1mm (can be customized) |
| Shape | Round |
| Resistivity | NA |
| Thermal Conductivity | NA |
Praseodymium Calcium Manganate Sputtering Targets
Chemical Composition:
Praseodymium calcium manganate sputtering targets is often represented by the formula PrCaMnO3\text{PrCaMnO}_3PrCaMnO3 (PCMO). This compound belongs to the perovskite family of materials, which are known for their diverse electronic and magnetic properties.
Material Properties:
PCMO exhibits a range of interesting properties, including strong magnetoresistance, making it valuable in various electronic and magnetic applications.
The material is also known for its complex phase transitions and potential use in multiferroic applications, where multiple ferroic orders coexist.
Sputtering Targets
Sputtering Process:
Sputtering is a technique used to deposit thin films by bombarding a target (in this case, PCMO) with energetic ions. This causes atoms to be ejected from the target and deposited onto a substrate.
High-purity PCMO targets are essential for ensuring the quality of the resulting thin films.
Target Fabrication:
The targets are typically fabricated using solid-state synthesis techniques to achieve a homogeneous composition and desirable crystalline structure.
Applications
Electronics:
PCMO thin films can be used in advanced electronic devices, such as resistive switching memories and sensors, due to their tunable electrical properties.
Magnetoresistive Devices:
The strong magnetoresistive effect observed in PCMO makes it suitable for applications in data storage and spintronic devices, where control of electron spin is critical.
Multiferroic Materials:
Research into PCMO is focused on its potential use in multiferroic applications, where both ferroelectric and magnetic properties can be exploited for new functionalities in devices.
Thin Film Coatings:
Used for coating substrates in various applications, enhancing their magnetic and electronic properties.
Energy Storage:
Investigated for use in energy storage systems due to its potential for rapid switching and high-density storage capabilities.
