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Zirconium Dioxide & YSZ (ZrO2 / 8 mol% Y2O3-ZrO2) Sputtering Targets

High-density hot-pressed zirconium dioxide & YSZ (ZrO2 / 8 mol% Y2O3-ZrO2, CAS 1314-23-4) ceramic sputtering targets in 4N (99.99%) purity, indium-bonded for arc-free RF and pulsed-DC thin-film deposition.

Alternate & search designations: Zirconium Dioxide & YSZ RF magnetron target, ZrO2 / 8 mol% Y2O3-ZrO2 PVD dielectric cathode disc, 8YSZ & pure 4N ZrO2 ceramic RF sputtering target
Purity / Grade Options4N (99.99%)
Standard DimensionsØ 1", 2", 3", 4", 6" × Thickness 2–6.35 mm (+ OFHC Cu Backing Plate)
Available ConfigurationsHot-pressed / HIP high-density ceramic disc; Metallic Indium bonded to OFHC Cu
Ordering & MOQSpecification-based quote · Prototype & production lots

Material & Engineering Overview

Sintered by vacuum hot-pressing or Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) from sub-micron 4N (99.99%) precursor powders, our zirconium dioxide & YSZ (ZrO2 / 8 mol% Y2O3-ZrO2, CAS 1314-23-4) sputtering targets achieve high relative density (typically 96%–99.5% of 5.90 g/cm³ theoretical density) and homogeneous phase stoichiometry. High density suppresses outgassing, surface nodule formation, and plasma arcing during RF magnetron or reactive pulsed-DC sputtering.

Supplied either as undoped ZrO2 or 3–8 mol% yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) to prevent phase-change volume cracking and enable thin-film oxygen-ion conduction. Because ceramic targets have low thermal conductivity and limited thermal-shock resistance, we strongly recommend ordering ZrO2 / 8 mol% Y2O3-ZrO2 targets metallic-indium bonded to an OFHC copper backing plate. Each target ships vacuum-packed with its batch chemical assay and density COA.

Standard Shipment Documentation: Manufacturer Lot COA (stoichiometry, trace metal ICP assay in ppm, sintered bulk density) and backing-plate bond inspection.

Primary Research & Industrial Applications

  • Micro-SOFC / SOEC thin-film solid oxide electrolyte membranes (8YSZ)
  • Epitaxial buffer layers on silicon for YBCO superconductor and perovskite growth
  • High-index (n ~ 2.1) UV-NIR optical interference and laser damage coatings
  • Thermal barrier and wear/scratch protective overcoats

Nominal Material Reference Properties

Property / MetricNominal Reference Value (Grade Dependent)
Formula & CAS #ZrO2 / 8 mol% Y2O3-ZrO2 (CAS 1314-23-4)
Purity Grades4N (99.99%)
Bulk / Theoretical Density5.90 g/cm³ (≥96%–99.5% relative density)
Recommended BondingMetallic Indium bond to OFHC Cu backing plate (<120 °C max run temp)
Recommended Power RampRF / Pulsed-DC ramp at 5–10 W/min with ≥2–4 L/min cooling water

Reference values reflect typical sintered, fused, or wrought grades. Exact batch test figures are confirmed on your written quotation and accompanying lot Certificate of Analysis.

What to Specify in Your Quote Request

Specify ZrO2 / 8 mol% Y2O3-ZrO2 purity (4N (99.99%)), exact dopant weight/mole ratio if applicable, ceramic disc diameter × thickness (e.g., Ø 50.8 × 3.175 mm), backing-plate geometry, and sputtering chamber gun model.

Include target quantity, destination country/postal code for express air freight calculation, and any special cleanroom bagging or certification requests.

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Technical & Procurement FAQ

Why should zirconium dioxide & YSZ (ZrO2 / 8 mol% Y2O3-ZrO2) targets be indium-bonded to an OFHC copper backing plate?
As a brittle ceramic, ZrO2 / 8 mol% Y2O3-ZrO2 develops steep radial thermal gradients under RF plasma heating; full-coverage metallic indium bonding transfers heat efficiently into the water-cooled copper backing plate and prevents thermal-stress cracking.
What RF power conditioning procedure avoids cracking a new ZrO2 / 8 mol% Y2O3-ZrO2 target?
Start at low RF power (~15–25 W on a 2-inch target), ramp slowly at 5–10 W/min over 20–30 minutes while monitoring reflected power, and never exceed ~2–4 W/cm² power density on dielectric oxide/nitride targets.
Is oxygen or nitrogen reactive gas backfill needed when sputtering ZrO2 / 8 mol% Y2O3-ZrO2?
RF sputtering in pure argon often produces slightly anion-deficient films; introducing 1%–10% O2 (for oxides) or N2 (for nitrides) in the Ar plasma restores full stoichiometry and optical transparency.
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Oxide & Nitride Ceramic Sputtering Targets

High-density hot-pressed and HIP-consolidated oxide, nitride, carbide, and sulfide ceramic sputtering targets (ITO, AZO, ZnO, Al2O3, SiO2, TiO2, BaTiO3) indium-bonded for arc-free RF/pulsed-DC PVD.

Purity / Grade99.9% (3N) / 99.99% (4N) / 99.995% (4N5)
Typical SizeØ 1", 2", 3", 4", 6" × Thickness 2–6 mm (+ Cu Backing Plate)
Zirconium (Zr) Sputtering Targets (Zr, CAS 7440-67-7) — Thin Film Materials studio photographTB-PVD-ZR
Thin Film MaterialsZr · 7440-67-7

Zirconium (Zr) Sputtering Targets

Vacuum-melted high-purity zirconium (Zr, CAS 7440-67-7) planar magnetron sputtering targets in 3N5 (99.95% Grade 702) / 4N Low-Hf (<100 ppm Hf) grades for semiconductor, optical, and research PVD.

Purity / Grade3N5 (99.95% Grade 702) / 4N Low-Hf (<100 ppm Hf)
Typical SizeØ 1", 2", 3", 4", 6", 8" × Thickness 2–12.7 mm; Rectangular
Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ) Single-Crystal Substrates (ZrO2:Y2O3 (8–9.5 mol% Y2O3), CAS 1314-23-4) — Fused Quartz & Substrates studio photographTB-SUB-YSZ
Fused Quartz & SubstratesZrO2:Y2O3 (8–9.5 mol% Y2O3) · 1314-23-4

Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ) Single-Crystal Substrates

Epi-ready CMP-polished Yttria-Stabilized zirconia (YSZ) Single-Crystal substrates (ZrO2:Y2O3 (8–9.5 mol% Y2O3), CAS 1314-23-4) wafers and diced research squares with sub-nanometer surface roughness for PVD, PLD, MBE, and ALD.

Purity / GradeSkull-Melted Cubic Single Crystal 4N
Typical Size10×10 mm, 5×5 mm, 10×5 mm, Ø 1", Ø 2", Ø 3", Ø 4" × 0.5 mm / 1.0 mm
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