Precious Metal Targets
Through vertically integrated refining, purification, and target fabrication, VTFM controls every stage of the production process — from metal recovery and recycling to precision bonding and final machining. This integration guarantees traceable quality, consistent purity, and reliable supply across global markets.
Noble Metals
High-purity materials for electrical, optical, and catalytic coatings.
Gold (Au)
- High conductivity and corrosion resistance for sensors, microelectronics, and decorative coatings
Silver (Ag)
- Transparent conductive and reflective coatings for displays, photovoltaics, and optical mirrors
Platinum (Pt)
- Stable, corrosion-resistant coatings for semiconductors, sensors, and medical applications
Palladium (Pd)
- Hydrogen storage and catalytic films, barrier layers, and electronics
Rhodium (Rh)
- High-reflective and corrosion-resistant coatings for optics and glass
Platinum Group Metals and Alloys
Designed for high-performance semiconductor and data storage layers.
Ruthenium (Ru)
- Magnetic and conductive layers in advanced memory and data storage devices
Iridium (Ir)
- Corrosion-resistant coatings for extreme conditions and optical films
Nickel Platinum (NiPt)
- Alloy target for diode and VLSI coatings in semiconductors
Platinum Iridium (PtIr)
- Stable alloy used in optical and catalytic coatings
Platinum Rhodium (PtRh)
- High-temperature sensors and electrochemical applications
Recycling & Refining Support
Vital’s precious metal recycling services enable customers to recover value from spent targets and production scrap.
Recovered materials are refined, analyzed, and reprocessed into new, traceable sputtering targets, minimizing waste and reducing environmental impact.
Our in-house refining capabilities cover:
- Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)
- Gold and silver residues
- Semiconductor and optical coating scrap
Manufacturing Capabilities
- Purities up to 99.999% (5N)
- Planar and rotary target formats up to 4000 mm
- Advanced vacuum casting, HIP, and diffusion bonding processes
- Tight control of grain structure, density, and composition
- Integrated analysis, testing, and recycling systems
Applications
- Semiconductors: Interconnects, memory, diodes, and barrier layers
- Optics and Photonics: Reflective and protective coatings
- Displays and Photovoltaics: Transparent and conductive coatings
- Sensors and Electronics: Catalytic and electrochemical films
- Data Storage: Magnetic and spintronic layers
Why Materials
- Global manufacturing and refining network
- Full recycling loop for precious metal recovery
- Proven reliability and supply consistency
- Custom alloy development and bonding expertise