
American Elements specializes in producing high purity
Zirconium Oxide Sputtering Targets with the highest possible density

and smallest possible average grain sizes for use in semiconductor, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and physical vapor deposition (PVD) display and optical applications. Our standard
Sputtering Targets for
thin film are available monoblock or bonded with planar target dimensions and configurations up to 820 mm with hole drill locations and threading, beveling, grooves and backing designed to work with both older sputtering devises as well as the latest process equipment, such as large area coating for
solar energy or
fuel cells and flip-chip applications. Research sized targets are also produced as well as
custom sizes and alloys. All targets are
analyzed using best demonstrated techniques including X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometry (GDMS), and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP). "Sputtering" allows for thin film deposition of an
ultra high purity sputtering
metallic or
oxide material onto another solid substrate by the controlled removal and conversion of the target material into a directed gaseous/plasma phase through ionic bombardment. We can also provide targets outside this range in addition to just about any size rectangular, annular, or oval target. Materials are produced using crystallization, solid state and other
ultra high purification processes such as sublimation. American Elements specializes in producing
custom compositions for commercial and research applications and for new proprietary technologies. American Elements also casts any of the rare earth metals and most other advanced materials into rod, bar, or plate form, as well as other machined shapes and through other processes such as
nanoparticles and in the form of
solutions and
organometallics. We also produce
Zirconium Oxide as rods, powder and plates.
Oxide compounds are not conductive to electricity. However, certain perovskite structured
oxides are electronically conductive finding application in the cathode of solid oxide
fuel cells and oxygen generation systems. American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade,
USP and
EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia) and follows applicable
ASTM testing standards. Typical and custom packaging is available. Other shapes are available by request.