Gold Pellets (Au, Purity: 99.9%, APS: 1/8-1/4, Dia: 3mm)

Gold Pellets

Gold pellets are utilized in various advanced technological and industrial applications due to gold’s unique properties, such as high conductivity, resistance to corrosion, and malleability.

Thin-Film Deposition

Sputtering Targets: Au are often used as a source material for sputtering targets in thin-film deposition processes. In this application, gold is sputtered onto substrates to create thin layers for various electronic, optical, and decorative purposes.

Evaporation Sources: Gold pellets can be used in thermal evaporation processes to deposit gold films on substrates, which is common in the production of semiconductors, sensors, and optical coatings.

Semiconductor Industry

Interconnects and Contacts: Gold is used in semiconductor manufacturing for creating high-quality interconnects and contacts. Gold’s excellent electrical conductivity and resistance to oxidation make it ideal for these applications.

Bonding Wires: Gold pellets are often used to produce bonding wires in semiconductor devices. Gold wires are used to make electrical connections between the semiconductor chip and the package, ensuring reliable performance.

Catalysis

Chemical Reactions: Gold pellets can be employed as catalysts in various chemical reactions. Gold’s catalytic properties are utilized in processes such as the oxidation of carbon monoxide and the synthesis of chemicals in industrial applications.

Environmental Applications: Gold catalysts are also used in environmental technologies, such as in catalytic converters to reduce emissions from vehicles.

Optoelectronics

Plasmonic Devices: Gold is used in the fabrication of plasmonic devices due to its unique optical properties. Gold nanoparticles or thin films can enhance the sensitivity of sensors and improve the performance of optical devices.

Optical Coatings: Gold is used in the production of reflective coatings for optical devices. Its reflective properties are utilized in mirrors, lenses, and other optical components.

Jewelry and Decorative Applications

High-Quality Finishes: Gold pellets are used in the jewelry industry to produce high-quality gold finishes and decorative elements. Gold’s aesthetic appeal and malleability make it a popular choice for crafting fine jewelry.

Art and Decoration: Gold pellets can be used in various decorative applications, including gold leaf and other artistic applications where a high-quality gold finish is desired.