In the semiconductor and thin film industries, evaporation is a common technique for depositing thin layers of material onto a substrate. The material to be evaporated, known as the “evaporation material,” is placed in a container called an “evaporation boat” or “crucible,” which is then heated to a high temperature. As the material is heated, it begins to vaporize, and the vapor is transported to the substrate where it condenses and forms a thin film.
There are many different materials that can be used in evaporation for semiconductor and thin film applications, including metals, alloys, and compounds.
