| Catalogue Code | IN-LiNb-01 IN-LiNb-02 |
| CAS No. | 12031-63-9 |
| Chemical Formula | LiNbO3 |
| Compound Name | Lithium Niobate |
| Purity (%) | >99.9 |
| Dimensions | Dia. 1”, Thick. 0.125” Dia. 2”, Thick. 0.25” |
Introduction
Lithium Niobate (LiNbO3) is a highly versatile and functional material, primarily known for its exceptional piezoelectric, pyroelectric, and nonlinear optical properties. As a sputtering target, it is utilized in thin film deposition processes to create high-quality, high-performance films for various applications. Its unique properties make it suitable for optical, electronic, and sensor technologies. LiNbO3 sputtering targets are commonly employed in producing integrated optics, piezoelectric devices, and surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices.
Properties
The table below contains all the critical properties of Lithium niobate:
| Properties | Description |
| Appearance and Shape | Solid, Thin film, Disc |
| Molar mass | ~147.85 g/mol |
| Density | ~ 4.64 g/cm³ |
| Thermal conductivity | ~ 5 W/m·K |
Application
Lithium niobate (LiNbO3) has many applications, including:
- Thin-Film Deposition for Microelectronics: Applied in creating high-performance films for integrated circuits and photonic devices.
- Electro-optic modulators: Used in telecommunications because of their high bandwidth, linear response, and material stability
- Surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices: Known for their superior elastic, piezoelectric, dielectric, acoustic-optic, electro-optic, pyroelectric, photoelastic, and photovoltaic properties
- Piezoelectric Sensors: Utilized in sensors and actuators for precise mechanical control and measurements.
- Holographic Storage: This medium serves as a medium for data storage in holography.
- Q-switching Crystals: These are used in lasers to switch light pulses and control laser emission timing.
- Photonics: Used in integrated photonic circuits for various optical signal processing tasks.
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