Ideal Vacuum PVD Materials, Silicon (P-Type) Pieces - Si, 99.999% (5N) Pure, 1 - 10 mm Pieces, 100 Gram Bottle, Silicon Melting Point 1,410 °C, Thermal Evaporation Materials, Thin Films Deposition Materials, Part Number: P1013575
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If you are looking for high quality PVD evaporation materials for your process, you have come to the right place.

This product is a bottle of 100 grams of high purity silicon (P-Type) pieces (99.999%) that are 1 - 10 mm in size and ships in PET plastic bottles. These pieces have a density of 2.32 g/cc, a melting point of 1,410°C, and a vapor pressure of 10-4 Torr at 1,337°C. Its coefficient of thermal expansion is 2.6 x 10-6/K, and it has a Z ratio of 0.437.

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Silicon (P-Type)
P-type silicon is a key material used in Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) processes due to its semiconducting properties. Silicon’s combination of physical, chemical, electrical, and thermal properties makes it an indispensable material in modern technology and industry.
P-type silicon is a type of semiconductor material that has been doped with elements that provide it with positive charge carriers (holes). This type of silicon is crucial in various electronic and photovoltaic applications due to its ability to conduct electricity. In thin film applications, P-type silicon plays a pivotal role, especially in solar cells and transistors.

Doping Elements: P-type silicon is typically doped with elements from Group III of the periodic table, such as boron, aluminum, or gallium. Boron is the most commonly used dopant.

Thin Films Applications of Silicon

Solar Cells: Amorphous Silicon (a-Si) Solar Cells: P-type silicon is often used in the fabrication of amorphous silicon solar cells. These cells have a thin layer of P-type silicon that forms the junction with N-type silicon, facilitating the separation of charge carriers generated by light absorption.
Thin Film Transistors (TFTs): Amorphous Silicon TFTs: P-type silicon can be used in thin-film transistors, which are essential components of displays and other electronic devices. They offer advantages in flexibility and low-cost manufacturing.
Low-Temperature Polysilicon (LTPS) TFTs: These transistors use P-type polysilicon to provide better performance in terms of higher mobility and faster switching speeds compared to amorphous silicon TFTs.

Overall, p-type silicon's versatility and favorable physical and chemical properties make it a valuable material in the production of thin films for various advanced technological applications.

Ideal Vacuum Products supplies a wide size range of evaporation materials at a very competitive price and short lead time. We also take custom pellet size orders to meet your specific requirements. Please reach out to our sales team for any inquiries.