Oxides

Oxides are a class of compounds consisting of one or more oxygen atoms bonded with other elements. They play a crucial role in various fields due to their diverse properties and applications. Oxide ceramics sucha as alumina, zirconia are widely used as structural ceramics, and other different oxide materials usually serve as sputter targets to deposit thin films for a various industries. 

Titanium Dioxide (TiO2): It is a versatile oxide ceramic known for its high refractive index, excellent UV resistance, and photocatalytic properties. It is widely used in pigments, coatings, sunscreen, photocatalysis, and optical devices. TiO2 sputtering targets are utilized in the deposition of thin films for applications in solar cells, catalysis, and optical coatings.


Silicon Dioxide (SiO2): Also known as silica, it is a transparent and highly stable oxide ceramic. It is used in various applications such as optical fibers, semiconductors, insulation materials, optical coatings and as a dielectric layer in electronic devices. SiO2 sputtering targets are commonly used for the deposition of thin films in microelectronics, optical coatings, and protective layers.


Neodymium Oxide (Nd2O3): It is a rare-earth oxide with excellent optical properties, making it valuable in lasers, glass manufacturing, and as a dopant in electronic components. Nd2O3 sputtering targets are employed in the production of thin films for optoelectronic devices, lasers, and magnetic storage media.

Zinc Oxide (ZnO): It exhibits a wide bandgap and piezoelectric properties, making it suitable for applications in sensors, transducers, optoelectronics, and as an ingredient in sunscreen formulations. As ZnO find applications in transparent electrodes, sensors, and optoelectronic devices, ZnO puttering target is consumed to make it's thinfilm for the production of them.

Besides, sputtering targets of LiCoO2 are used in the production of thin film batteries and energy storage devices, while PbTiO3 sputtering targets find application in the manufacture of piezoelectric devices, such as sensors and actuators.