Cadmium Sputtering Targets

Cadmium Sputtering Targets

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Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) Solar Cells

Application: Used in the production of thin-film photovoltaic solar cells.

Role: Cd deposit cadmium layers on substrates, which are then reacted with tellurium to form CdTe. CdTe is a highly efficient material for converting solar energy into electricity.

Semiconductor Devices

Application: Used in devices like thin-film transistors, light sensors, and other semiconductor components.

Role: Cd are used to deposit thin layers of cadmium-based compounds onto semiconductor wafers, which are then used in the final semiconductor devices.

Optoelectronic Devices

Application: Used in devices such as photodetectors, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and other optoelectronic components.

Role: Cadmium sputtering targets help in depositing thin films of cadmium compounds, such as Cadmium Sulfide (CdS), which are crucial for the optoelectronic properties of these devices.

Thermoelectric Materials

Application: Used in thermoelectric devices for converting temperature gradients into electrical voltage.

Role: Cadmium sputtering targets are used to deposit thin films of cadmium-based materials that are part of the thermoelectric elements.

Magnetic and Optical Thin Films

Application: Used in specialized applications like magnetic recording media or optical coatings.

Role: Sputtering targets are used to create thin films with specific magnetic or optical properties required for these applications.

Protective Coatings (Less Common)

Application: Used to create corrosion-resistant coatings on various metals.

Role: Although less common today due to environmental concerns, cadmium sputtering targets can be used to deposit cadmium coatings that protect against corrosion.