What are Vanadium (V) Sputtering Targets?

Vanadium (V) Sputtering Targets are high-purity metallic discs or plates used in physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes to create thin films and coatings. These targets offer excellent electrical conductivity, high thermal stability, and corrosion resistance, making them essential in semiconductor, electronics, optical coatings, and advanced research industries.

Chemical Properties and CAS Number

• Material: Vanadium (V), metallic

• CAS Number: 7440-62-2

• Molecular Weight: 50.94 g/mol

• Density: 6.11 g/cm³

• Melting Point: 1910 °C

• Boiling Point: 3407 °C

• Appearance: Silver-gray metallic, solid

• Thermal Conductivity: 31 W/m·K at 20°C

• Electrical Resistivity: 197 nΩ·m at 20°C

• Purity Level: Typically 99.9% – 99.999%

Applications of Vanadium (V) Sputtering Targets

• Semiconductor Industry: Depositing thin-film electrodes, resistive layers, and interconnects for microelectronics.

• Optical Coatings: Production of specialized reflective coatings, anti-reflective layers, mirrors, and IR optics.

• Energy Storage & Batteries: Used for thin-film deposition in vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) and advanced energy storage systems.

• Catalysis & Chemical Industry: Thin films of vanadium for catalytic surfaces in chemical reactions.

• Research & Development: Widely utilized in nanotechnology research, surface engineering, and material science experiments.

Pricing of Vanadium (V) Sputtering Targets

Pricing varies based on purity, dimensions, shape, and order quantity:

• Laboratory Scale Orders: $200 – $800 per target

• Industrial Scale Orders: $1,000 – $5,000 per batch

• Customized Targets: Prices available upon specification request

Factors Influencing Pricing

• Purity grade (99.9% to 99.999%)

• Target dimensions (diameter, thickness, shape)

• Custom machining and finishing requirements

• Order volume (bulk discounts available)

• Shipping, packaging, and handling requirements