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|Description=<translate>This tutorial provides a clear and practical guide on how to properly clean a sputter target to ensure its surface is free from contaminants that could affect sputtering performance.</translate>
|Area=Science and Biology
|Type=Technique
|Difficulty=Easy
|Duration=1.5
|Duration-type=hour(s)
|Cost=0
|Currency=EUR (€)
|Tags=Sputtering Target Cleaning, Physical Vapor Deposition, Thin Film Deposition
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{{Introduction
|Introduction=<translate>Proper cleaning of a sputter target is essential to ensure optimal performance and prevent contamination during the sputtering process. Follow these steps carefully:</translate>
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{{Materials
|Material=<translate>* Acetone: Used to dissolve and remove oils, grease, and organic contaminants from the target surface.
* Alcohol (Isopropyl or Ethanol): Further cleans the surface by removing residual contaminants and solvent traces.
* Deionized Water: Used to rinse off solvents and impurities without introducing minerals or ions that could contaminate the target.
* High-Purity Argon Gas: Employed in a high-pressure, low-moisture form to blow away any remaining particles and prevent arcing during sputtering.</translate>
|Tools=<translate>*Soft, Lint-Free Cloths: For wiping the target gently without scratching or leaving fibers.
*Oven or Drying Chamber: Capable of maintaining around 100°C to dry the target thoroughly after washing.
*Compressed Argon Gas Supply with Regulator: To provide controlled high-pressure argon for the final rinse.
*Protective Gloves and Safety Equipment: To handle solvents safely and avoid contamination.</translate>
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=<translate>Acetone Cleaning</translate>
|Step_Content=<translate>Take a soft, lint-free cloth and soak it in acetone. Gently wipe the surface of the sputter target to remove oils, grease, and other contaminants.</translate>
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=<translate>Alcohol Cleaning</translate>
|Step_Content=<translate>Repeat the cleaning process using a soft cloth soaked in alcohol. This helps to further eliminate any remaining residues and prepares the surface for rinsing.</translate>
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=<translate>Deionized Water Wash and Drying</translate>
|Step_Content=<translate>Rinse the target thoroughly with deionized water to remove any solvent traces. After washing, place the target in an oven and dry it at 100°C for 30 minutes to ensure all moisture is evaporated.</translate>
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{{Tuto Step
|Step_Title=<translate>Argon Rinse</translate>
|Step_Content=<translate>Finally, rinse the target with high-pressure, low-moisture argon gas. This step removes any residual particles that could cause arcing or defects during sputtering.</translate>
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{{Notes
|Notes=<translate>#“Five Points for Sputtering Target Maintenance.” ''Sputter Targets'', Stanford Advanced Materials, [http://www.sputtertargets.net/five-points-for-sputtering-target-maintenance www.sputtertargets.net/five-points-for-sputtering-target-maintenance]. Accessed 30 May 2025.
#“Sputter Target - an overview.” ScienceDirect Topics.
#“On the target surface cleanness during magnetron sputtering.” Surface and Coatings Technology, ScienceDirect, 2015.</translate>
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|Complete=Published
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