Cell Lab 4N (99.99%) Silicon Monoxide (SiO) Pieces Evaporation Materials [1–3 mm]

Cell Lab 4N (99.99%) Silicon Monoxide (SiO) Pieces Evaporation Materials [1–3 mm]

High-Purity Silicon Oxide for Thin-Film and Semiconductor Applications

General Description

Cell Lab 4N (99.99%) Silicon Monoxide (SiO) Pieces are refined evaporation-grade materials designed for thin-film deposition, semiconductor fabrication, and advanced optical coatings.
Silicon monoxide is a suboxide compound where silicon exists in the +2 oxidation state. It occurs naturally as a diatomic vapour molecule in high-temperature environments, and has been identified in stellar and interstellar formations — making it the most common oxide of silicon in the universe.

In laboratory and industrial settings, SiO serves as a versatile dielectric and coating material. It is widely used as a surface passivation layer, insulating layer in integrated circuits, dielectric in capacitors, and anode material in lithium-ion batteries.

Key Features

• Ultra-High Purity (99.99%) – Ensures superior performance in optical and electronic applications.

• Excellent Thermal Stability – Suitable for high-temperature evaporation and deposition environments.

• Versatile Functional Roles – Used in dielectric coatings, Li-ion anode layers, and optical films.

• High Uniformity and Consistency – Ideal for precision thin-film applications requiring reproducible results.

• Customisable Dimensions – Available in multiple piece sizes and purities upon request.

Technical Specifications

Applications & Industries

• Semiconductor Manufacturing – Dielectric layer and thin-film passivation coating.

• Optoelectronics – Used in reflective and antireflective coatings for lenses and sensors.

• Battery Research – Applied as a high-capacity anode material in Li-ion batteries.

• Integrated Circuits – Serves as an insulating or barrier layer in IC fabrication.

• Vacuum Deposition Systems – Ideal for thermal and E-beam evaporation processes.

FAQ

Q1: What is the main advantage of SiO over SiO₂ in thin-film applications?
SiO provides better adhesion and lower stress films than SiO₂, making it suitable for multilayer coatings in optical and electronic devices.

Q2: Is Silicon Monoxide compatible with electron beam evaporation?
Yes, though rated as “fair”, it performs well under controlled vacuum conditions with tantalum or tungsten liners to prevent contamination.

Q3: Can I request custom purity or particle size?
Absolutely. Cell Lab provides custom purities up to 5N and size ranges from 1 mm to 10 mm upon request.

Q4: Is this product safe to handle in ambient air?
It is generally stable, but for best preservation of purity, store in a sealed, dry environment.