| Catalogue Code | IN-LiSi-01 IN-LiSi-02 |
| CAS No. | 10102-24-6 |
| Chemical Formula | Li4SiO4 |
| Compound Name | Lithium Silicate |
| Purity (%) | >99.9 |
| Dimensions | Dia. 1”, Thick. 0.125” Dia. 2”, Thick. 0.25” |
Introduction
Lithium silicate sputtering target is a black sputtering material with the elements Li, S, i, and O. It is a conductive ceramic solid electrolyte material for lithium-ion batteries. A high-quality lithium silicate sputtering target produces high-purity thin film coating materials with the highest possible density and most petite average grain sizes for use in semiconductors, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), physical vapor deposition (PVD) displays, and optical applications.
Properties
The table below contains all the critical properties of Lithium Silicate:
| Properties | Description |
| Appearance and Shape | Solid, Thin film, Disc |
| Molar mass | ~155.96 g/mol |
| Magnetic Type | Diamagnetic |
| Thermal conductivity | ~ 3–5 W/m·K |
| Melting Point | ~ 1,256 °C |
Applications
Lithium silicate (Li₄SiO₄) has many applications, including:
- Solid-State Batteries: Li₄SiO₄ is used in thin-film deposition to develop solid electrolytes in lithium-ion and lithium-air batteries, enhancing their performance, safety, and energy density.
- Carbon Dioxide Capture: Lithium silicate is known for its CO₂ adsorption properties, and thin films created using sputtering techniques can be used in gas sensors and carbon capture technologies.
- Semiconductor Manufacturing: Employed in producing electronic components, such as capacitors and resistors.
- Energy Storage Devices: These are used to develop solid-state batteries and other energy storage technologies.
- Surface Protection: Provides protective coatings for materials exposed to harsh environments, such as high temperatures.
- Optoelectronic Devices: These are useful in coating light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and photovoltaic cells for enhanced efficiency and longevity.
FAQs
Answere: Due to its excellent ionic conductivity and stability properties, lithium Silicate is commonly used in sputtering for thin-film deposition in electronics, optical coatings, and battery technologies.
Answere: Li₄SiO₄ offers high thermal stability and ion conductivity and can improve the performance of lithium-based devices, making it ideal for applications in energy storage and optical films.
Answere: Applications in lithium-ion batteries, solid-state electrolytes, solar cells, and optical coatings benefit from the properties of Li₄SiO₄ sputtered films.
Answere: Typical sputtering conditions include a low-energy argon plasma, with targets operating at room temperature to maintain the material's integrity and avoid degradation during deposition.
Answere: Challenges include its potential reactivity with moisture and the need for precise control of deposition rates to achieve high-quality films for specific applications.
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