Ceramic Targets
Vital Materials manufactures a comprehensive range of ceramic and oxide sputtering targets for advanced thin film coating applications. Our materials are engineered for optical, electronic, and photovoltaic performance, providing high stability, uniform deposition, and precise film control.
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Through advanced powder processing, sintering, and bonding techniques, we ensure excellent density, purity, and compositional homogeneity, enabling stable sputtering under demanding production conditions. All targets are available in planar or rotary forms, tailored to customer systems and film requirements.
Transparent Conductive Oxides (TCOs)
Vital is a trusted global supplier of transparent conductive materials used in displays, touch panels, and solar cells.
Indium Tin Oxide (ITO)
- In₂O₃/SnO₂ compositions (90/10, 95/5, 83/17 wt%), for TFT-LCD, OLED, photovoltaic, and smart glass
Indium Zinc Oxide (IZO)
- In2O3/ZnO, (90/10, 87/13 but composition can be tailored to customer requirements; for photovoltaic, display, and smart glass applications
Aluminum-doped Zinc Oxide (AZO)
- Transparent and low-cost conductive alternative
PS
- Proprietary target composition TCO for low temperature processing e.g. perovskite PV
VTTO
- Proprietary TCO for silicon PV
Alternative
- Alternative TCO materials are also available
Metal Oxides
High Refractive Index Oxides
For optical, photonic, and decorative coatings requiring controlled reflectivity and transmission.
- Niobium Oxide (Nb₂O₅) – VIS–NIR high refractive index
- Tantalum Oxide (Ta₂O₅) – NUV–VIS–NIR coatings and optical filters
- Titanium Oxide (TiO₂, Ti₃O₅) – VIS–NIR coatings, wear-resistant films
- Hafnium Oxide (HfO₂) – High refractive index for laser optics
- Niobium Oxide (NbOx) – Sub-stoichiometric Niobium oxide for electronic and electrochromic applications
- Other Mixed Metal and sub-stoichiometric Oxides available
Medium & Low Refractive Index Oxides
For anti-reflective and interference coatings.
- Alumina (Al₂O₃) – NUV–VIS–NIR medium refractive index
- Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂) – Common optical and protective layer
- Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO₂) – Mechanical and optical durability enhancement
- Zinc Oxide (ZnO) – Non-conductive coatings and buffer layers
- NiO: Stoichiometric Nickel Oxide for photovoltaic applications
- NiOx: Pulsed DC sputterable sub-stoichiometric NiO for photovoltaic applications
- Other Mixed Metal and sub-stoichiometric Oxides available
Semiconductor Oxides
- Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide (IGZO) – For next-generation TFTs and high-resolution displays
Chalcogenides & Compound Oxides
Engineered for semiconductors, sensors, and energy devices.
Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CdZnTe)
- Thin-film solar cells and IR detectors
Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS)
- Absorber layer for thin-film photovoltaics
Indium Selenide (In₂Se₃) and Indium Sulfide (In₂S₃)
- Non-toxic alternatives to cadmium-based layers
Manufacturing Capabilities
- Purities up to 99.999% (5N)
- Advanced sintering, hot pressing, HIP, and spray technologies for uniform density
- Customized composition ratios, shapes, and bonding options
- Planar and rotary targets up to 4000 mm length
- Coating validation and microstructure analysis in-house
Applications
- Displays: TFT-LCD, OLED, and Micro-LED
- Photovoltaics: Transparent conductive and absorber layers
- Optical Coatings: High and low refractive index stacks
- Semiconductors: Dielectric, barrier, and functional layers
- Smart Glass and Decorative Coatings: Electrochromic and low-E systems
Why Vital Materials
- Global expertise in oxide and compound synthesis
- Full vertical integration from raw material to bonded target
- Custom stoichiometry and structure control for process optimization
- Proven quality assurance and consistency across production