Praseodymium is a chemical element with the symbol Pr and atomic number 59. It is the third member of the lanthanide series and is traditionally considered to be one of the rare-earth metals
Praseodymium is used to make specialized yellow glass goggles for glass blowers and welders. Flame lighter flints use misch metal (a rare earth alloy) containing praseodymium to produce sparks by friction. Praseodymium salts are used to color glasses and enamels.
Praseodymium Sputtering Target
Symbol: Pr
Electron configuration: [Xe] 4f36s2
Atomic number: 59
Discovered: 1885
Atomic mass: 140.90765 u
Melting point: 1,708°F (931°C)
Storage and transportation conditions：Store in dry place, avoid damp, avoid high temperature
Currently our standard round target sizes range from 1" to 20" in diameter, and the rectangular targets are available in lengths up to and over 2000mm in single or multiple piece construction depending on the metal.
The suggestion for using the targets protected in kerosene ( aerospace -grade kerosene ).
1.Prepare 500ml of acetone liquid,open the package of the target,take the target out of the poly bag with tweezers ,and put the target into the acetone liquid for 10 seconds ,repeated the soaking operation for 3 times .
2.Then do the flash drying and put the target into the magnetron sputtering system.
3.Do the pre-sputtering to remove the oxide on the surface.we suggest the 20 mins of pre-sputtering time .
4.Maideli suggestion:do not take the target out of the sputtering chamber until the sputtering processing is finally done . Better to put the target into a vacuum protection in case of oxidation . (If can't be protected in vacuum protection ,put it back into kerosene .
Please send us your request with below details to " sales@mdlmaterials.com"
1. Size /Tolerance ( or drawing )
2. Purity
3. Quantity
