sputter coating
"Sputter coating" is a key process in material science, particularly used in scanning electron microscopy and thin film deposition.
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Definition
C1Material Science
(technical, academic)A method to deposit a thin film on a surface by bombarding a target material with high-energy ions, causing particles to be ejected and settle on the substrate.
Example
- The lab used sputter coating to apply a thin gold layer to the sample.
- Sputter coating is essential for preparing semiconductor devices.
C1Scanning Electron Microscopy
(technical, academic)A technique to cover a specimen with a conductive layer to improve image quality by reducing charging effects.
Example
- Before imaging, the specimen was prepared using sputter coating with platinum.
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