American Elements specializes in producing high purity Rhenium 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. We also produce
Rhenium as
disc,
granules,
ingot,
pellets,
pieces,
powder, and
rod. Other shapes are available by request.