Molybdenum boats are small, boat-shaped containers made of pure molybdenum or molybdenum alloys, usually used for high-temperature applications such as vacuum evaporation of materials. Due to its high melting point, excellent corrosion resistance, and strength at high temperatures, molybdenum is an ideal material for such applications. Molybdenum boats are available in various sizes, shapes, and thicknesses, designed to meet specific customer requirements in different industries.

Operating Principle of Molybdenum Boat

The operating principle of molybdenum boats is simple and straightforward. They are boat-shaped containers made of molybdenum that are used for high-temperature applications, typically in vacuum evaporation and sputtering processes. The molybdenum boat acts as a holder or source for the material to be evaporated or sputtered, which is heated to a high temperature causing it to evaporate from the surface of the boat. Due to its high melting point, molybdenum boats are able to withstand the high temperatures required for the evaporation process. The evaporated material condenses on a substrate, forming a thin film or coating. Molybdenum boats are designed to limit thermal gradients and ensure uniform evaporation of the material. The precise shape and dimensions of the molybdenum boat play a vital role in the uniformity and efficiency of the evaporation process.