Zirconium targets and titanium targets, as important target materials in the field of sputtering coating, have significant differences in material properties, application scenarios, and performance:

1. Comparison of material characteristics

①. Zirconium target

Melting point: 1852 ℃;

Density: 6.49 g/cm ³;

Corrosion resistance: extremely strong, especially resistant to acid and alkali;

Thermal neutron absorption: low cross-section, suitable for the nuclear industry;

Biocompatibility: Low allergy rate, suitable for medical implantation.

②. Titanium target

Melting point: 1668 ℃; ‌

Density: 4.506 g/cm ³;

Corrosion resistance: good, dependent on surface oxide film;

Thermal neutron absorption: Not applicable;

Biocompatibility: High, but may cause type IV allergies.

2. Core application areas

Zirconium target:

Nuclear industry: nuclear reactor cladding coatings, fuel elements;

Optical components: anti reflective film, high dielectric constant material;

Corrosion resistant coating: protection for chemical equipment.

Titanium target:

Semiconductors: barrier layer, electrode material;

Decorative coating: PVD gold coating, architectural glass;

Medical and health equipment: artificial joints, implants.

3. Performance comparison

Corrosion resistance: Zirconium targets perform better in strong acid/alkali environments, while titanium targets rely on oxide film protection.

Cost: Titanium target raw materials are easier to obtain and have lower prices; Zirconium targets have a higher cost due to nuclear grade requirements.

Thermal conductivity: Zirconium targets have better heat dissipation performance and are suitable for high-power devices.