Ideal Vacuum PVD Materials, Nickel Pellets - Ni, 99.995% (4N5) Purity, Nickel Melting Point 1453 °C, 6 x 6 mm Pellet Size, 100 Grams, Thermal Evaporation Materials, E-beam Deposition Materials, Nickel Metal Thin Films, Part Number: P1013582
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This product is a bottle of 100 grams of high purity nickel pellets (99.995%) that are 6 x 6 mm in size and ships in PET plastic bottles. These pieces have a density of 8.91 g/cc, a melting point of 1,453 °C, and a vapor pressure of 10-4 Torr at 1,262 °C. Its coefficient of thermal expansion is 13.4 x 10-6/K, and it has a Z ratio of 0.331.

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Nickel
Nickel is widely used in thin film applications due to its excellent properties, such as good electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, magnetic properties, and ability to form strong alloys.

Thin Films Applications of Nickel

Optical Applications: Reflective Coatings: Nickel thin films are used in optical applications as reflective coatings in mirrors and other optical devices due to their good reflectivity and durability.
Anti-Reflective Coatings: Nickel is sometimes used in multilayer anti-reflective coatings where it contributes to controlling the reflection and transmission of light.

Electronics and Microelectronics: Interconnects and Contacts: Nickel is used as an underlayer in electronic circuits and semiconductor devices, providing a good conductive base for subsequent layers, such as gold or copper, and improving adhesion.
Barrier Layers: Nickel acts as a diffusion barrier in microelectronics, preventing the migration of other metals, like gold or copper, into semiconductor materials, which could degrade device performance.

Magnetic Thin Films: Magnetic Data Storage: Nickel-iron alloys, such as permalloy (NiFe), are used in magnetic thin films for data storage devices, including hard disk drives and magnetic sensors. These materials have high magnetic permeability, making them suitable for recording and reading magnetic information.
Magnetic Shielding: Thin films of nickel are used in applications requiring magnetic shielding, protecting sensitive electronic components from external magnetic fields.

Catalysis: Catalytic Thin Films: Nickel thin films are employed in catalytic applications, particularly in hydrogenation reactions and in fuel cells, where nickel's catalytic properties enhance reaction rates and efficiency.

Alloys in Thin Films Nickel Alloys: Nickel is commonly alloyed with other metals in thin films to tailor properties such as hardness, corrosion resistance, and magnetism. Examples include nickel-chromium for corrosion resistance and nickel-iron for magnetic properties.

Alloys in Thin Films Nickel Alloys: Nickel is commonly alloyed with other metals in thin films to tailor properties such as hardness, corrosion resistance, and magnetism. Examples include nickel-chromium for corrosion resistance and nickel-iron for magnetic properties.

Corrosion-Resistant Coatings Protective Coatings: Nickel thin films are applied as protective coatings on various substrates to enhance corrosion resistance, especially in harsh environments, such as in marine, aerospace, and industrial applications.
Decorative Coatings: Nickel is also used in decorative coatings, often electroplated, providing both an attractive finish and protection against corrosion.
Sensors and Actuators: train Gauges: Nickel thin films are used in strain gauges, which are sensors that measure strain on an object. The electrical resistance of the nickel film changes in response to mechanical deformation, allowing precise measurement of strain.
MEMS Devices: Nickel is used in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) for its mechanical properties and ease of fabrication, contributing to the performance and reliability of these small-scale devices.

Nickel's versatility and desirable properties make it a crucial material in a wide range of thin film applications, spanning from electronics to protective coatings and catalysis.

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.