Sputter-coating process

03/01/1997

Sputter-coating process

A new sputter-coating process for wire, ribbon, and discrete parts using a range of noble precious and nonprecious metal coatings enables co-deposition of alloys or compounds that cannot be mechanically worked or alloyed by other techniques. Conducted at low temperatures, SCX sputtering permits deposition on temperature-sensitive materials, using a reactive gas such as hydrogen, nitrogen, or oxygen to engineer coatings that consist of metallic compounds like hydrides, nitrides, and oxides. Typical deposition coating thicknesses range from 0.5 ?m to more than 6 ?m. The process is available as a contract service. Engelhard-CLAL LP, Carteret, NJ; ph 908/205-5772, fax 908/205-7476.