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Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) Corporation is a global supplier of various sputtering targets such as metals, alloys, oxides, ceramic materials. We update every week about news and knowledge of sputtering targets and evaporation materials. Here are the blogs we published previously.

October 20, 2025Julissa GreenApplications, Blog, Information, Most Popular

What is Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)? The Ultimate Guide

Introduction Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) might sound like an obscure lab technique, but it’s the invisible engine behind modern technology. It’s what makes your smartphone processor faster, your new sunglasses more scratch-resistant, and a jet engine withstand infernal temperatures. In essence, CVD is the art of turning a gas into a perfect solid coating, and...

October 13, 2025Julissa GreenApplications, Blog, Most Popular, Specific Materials

6 Crucial Aluminum Uses in Daily Life (And Why It’s Everywhere)

Aluminum is everywhere. Cars, foil, power lines, window frames — you name it. It’s lightweight, tough, and incredibly versatile. It makes up around 8% of the Earth’s crust, which makes it the most abundant metal out there. Pretty impressive for a material we barely notice, right? Even more impressive is that it’s 100% recyclable, making it...

October 10, 2025Julissa GreenApplications, Blog, Comparison, Most Popular

Table Comparison: Physical Vapor Deposition Vs. Chemical Vapor Deposition

1. The Core Difference at a Glance Before diving deep, here is the fundamental distinction: PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition): A physical process. A solid material is vaporized in a vacuum and then condenses as a thin film on the substrate. Think of it as transferring material atom-by-atom. CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition): A chemical process. Gaseous precursors react or decompose on the...

September 10, 2025Julissa GreenApplications, Blog, Cornerstone, Most Popular, Specific Materials

Everything You Need to Know About Sputtering Targets

1. Introduction to Sputtering Targets Sputtering targets are significant commodities for thin-film industries like electronics, optics, and energy sectors. Simply put, a “sputtering target” is the target material utilized for sputtering, a form of physical vapor deposition (PVD). During the PVD process, atoms from a solid target are removed and ejected upon impact by high-energy...

April 2, 2025Julissa GreenBlog, Most Popular

3 Factors Affecting the Deposition Rate in Magnetron Sputtering

Magnetron sputtering is a physical vapor deposition method that allows the deposition of various materials, including metals, oxides, ceramics and etc., by using a specially formed magnetic field applied to a diode sputtering target. The deposition rate, or the film formation rate, is an important parameter that measures the effectiveness of the magnetron sputtering machine....

February 14, 2025Julissa GreenApplications, Blog, Comparison, Most Popular

P-type & N-type Silicon Semiconductors

Semiconductors form the foundational backbone of modern electronics. Their most critical applications are in computers, smartphones, and virtually all digital circuits. Silicon, the predominant semiconductor material, is favored not only for its abundance in nature (primarily found in sand and quartz) but also for its unique and adaptable electronic structure. Another very important thing to...

February 10, 2025Julissa GreenApplications, Blog, Information, Most Popular

An Introduction to White Metals

From the circuitry in your smartphone to the catalytic converter in your car, a family of lustrous, silvery metals plays a vital but often unseen role. These are the white metals. White metals are an important category of metals used in various industrial applications, just as alloys are. An old use of white metals is...

September 25, 2024Julissa GreenBlog, Comparison, Cornerstone, Most Popular

Top 10 Sputtering Target Materials that Can Withstand High Temperatures

Sputtering is a widely used process in various industries, from electronics to optics. High-temperature sputtering targets are essential for applications that require materials to perform under extreme conditions. Here are the top ten sputtering target materials known for their ability to withstand high temperatures, listed from highest to lowest melting point. 1. Tungsten Sputtering Target...

February 28, 2024Julissa GreenBlog, Most Popular

Advantages of Physical Vapor Deposition

Introduction to PVD Coatings Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) stands at the forefront of surface coating technologies, widely embraced by industries such as watches, jewelry, and automotive for its profound impact on product durability, aesthetics, and performance. This method distinguishes itself through its ability to offer coatings that are not only remarkably hard and corrosion-resistant but...