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Cylindrical Magnetron Targets And Backing Tubes
In addition to a complete line of Cylindrical Magnetrons and Magnet Bar Retrofits, Angstrom Sciences offers a comprehensive selection of target materials and backing tubes.
Backing Tube Designs
Backing tubes for most OEM Cylindrical cathodes can be supplied in a variety of materials including Stainless Steel, Copper and Titanium. Angstrom Sciences also offers a patent pending design for custom Backing Tubes for Non-Bonded Targets, such as ITO, AZO and Molybdenum. Standard Backing Tubes can be made for Sprayed, Cast or Bonded Targets.
Cylindrical Target Materials
Typical materials include:
- Aluminum (Al)
- Chromium (Cr)
- Copper (Cu)
- Indium (In)
- Indium Tin Oxide (ITO)
- Molybdenum (Mo)
- Nickel Chromium (NiCr)
- Nickel Vanadium (NiV)
- Niobium (Nb)
- Silcon (Si)
- Silicon Aluminum (SiAl)
- Silver (Ag)
- Stainless Steel
- Tantalum (Ta)
- Tin (Sn)
- Titanium (Ti)
- Titanium Oxide (TiOx)
- Zinc (Zn)
- Zinc Aluminum (ZnAl)
- Zinc Oxide / Aluminum Oxide (AZO)
- Zirconium (Zr)
Quality Control
All materials are cleaned, inspected, chemically tested and packed under inert gas for immediate use in your vacuum system.
Sputtering Target Designs
Angstrom Sciences supplies a broad range of target designs for your cylindrical sputtering application. Including: Monolithic, Sprayed, Cast, Bonded, and Non-Bonded. Available from 3″ – 10″ diameters, and lengths up to 160″.
Total Commitment
Angstrom Sciences is dedicated to helping our customers develop the most productive and cost-effective thin film applications by providing the world’s most advanced magnetrons, high quality deposition materials, and comprehensive technical support. And we stand ready to ensure your satisfaction.

For more information on Cylindrical Magnetron Targets and Backing Tubes call 412-469-8466 or contact us online.