Iridium Sputtering Targets (Ir)

Iridium is a chemical element with the symbol Ir and atomic number 77. A rigid, brittle, silvery-white transition metal of the Platinum group, iridium is generally credited with being the second densest element (after Osmium). It is also the most corrosion-resistant metal, even at temperatures as high as 2000°C. Although only certain molten salts and halogens are corrosive to solid iridium, finely divided iridium dust is much more reactive and flammable.

Iridium Sputtering Targets

Purity: 99.9%; 

Circular: Diameter <= 14 inch, Thickness >= 1mm; 

Block: Length <= 32 inch, Width <= 12 inch, Thickness >= 1mm. 

Bonding is recommended for these materials. Many materials have characteristics that are not amenable to sputtering, such as brittleness and low thermal conductivity. This material may require a special ramp up and ramp down procedures. This process may not be necessary for other materials. Targets that have low thermal conductivity are susceptible to thermal shock.