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These small, precision cast indium units are the product of an innovative processing technology based on vacuum induction melting. Available in a number of customised forms, these ingots are ready-to-use for the epitaxial layer preparation of III-V compounds; used in semiconductors for high-speed electronic and optoelectronic applications. Ingots are offered in a range of metal purities, from 6N (99.9999%) towards 7N metal.
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Physical description
Ingots are made to customer’s size specification. The ingots are non-porous and are predominantly single crystal.

Common ingot sizes are:
5g 11mm x 16mm x 4mm
10g 11mm x 16mm x 8mm

10g 16mm x 10mm x 9mm

15g 18mm x 14mm x 8mm

20g 18mm x 14mm x 11mm

25g 57mm x 11mm x 6mm

50g 57mm x 11mm x 12mm

30g rods 15mm diameter x 23mm length
100g rods 15mm diameter x 77mm length

1.2-1.8g shot 4-8mm diameter


Purity
Ingots are available as 6N, 6N5 or >6N8 pure (metals basis)

Packaging
Ingots are packed individually into vacuum-sealed, multi-layered aluminised laminate packs, providing excellent protection and long shelf-life.

Price and availability
In general, materials are produced to order with typical lead times varying from 3 to 6 weeks depending on the required ingot size, purity and order quantity.

Quality assurance
Indium metal products are analysed independently by GDMS (Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometry). Results are reported on a Certificate of Analysis with each consignment.



UKAS quality management
ISO9001:2000