Indium Tin target is an alloy sputtering target made from indium (In) and tin (Sn) through metallurgical processes. It is widely used in photovoltaic, low-radiation glass, and mobile device coatings.

Core Advantages of Indium Tin Target

l ‌Optoelectronic Properties

High Electrical Conductivity: The film achieves a low resistivity of 10⁻⁴ Ω·cm, driven by the high concentration of free electrons and oxygen vacancies induced by tin doping.

High Transparency: Visible light transmission exceeds 85%, with an optical bandgap (3.5–4.3 eV) much larger than the energy of visible light, hence, almost no absorption.

l ‌Mechanical Strength

The cubic crystal structure provides high hardness, making it suitable for sputtering processes.

l ‌‌Stability

Resistant to oxidation and acid-base corrosion, but brittle under high temperatures or flexible environments.

Main Applications of Indium Tin Target

l Display Panels

Transparent Electrodes: Used for conductive layers in LCD and OLED screens, accounting for 70% of global indium consumption.

Touch Panels: Having high transparency and sensitive conductivity it is used as sensing layer for capacitive touchscreens.

l ‌Energy Sector

Used as transparent electrodes in touchscreens for smartphones, tablets, etc., to enhance the touch sensitivity and display clarity, supporting thin designs.

Smart Glass: Conductive layers for electrochromic glass to adjust the light transmission.

l Flexible Electronics

Smart Glass: Conductive layers for electrochromic glass to tune the light transmission.

Sputtering Targets for PVD Thin-Film Deposition

APG manufactures metal, alloy, ceramic and rare earth sputtering targets for industrial PVD applications. Explore materials for semiconductor, photovoltaic, optical coating, display and Low-E glass applications.

Browse sputtering target materials, metal and alloy sputtering targets, ceramic sputtering targets and rare earth sputtering targets. APG also provides target bonding and backing plate services.

For a quotation, specify the material or composition, required purity, target shape and dimensions, quantity, backing plate and bonding requirements. Include a drawing and your deposition application where available. Contact APG about your sputtering target requirements.

About APG

Shenzhen APG Material Company Limited (APG), headquartered in Shenzhen, China, currently operates three factories located in Shenzhen, Changzhou, and Changsha, and employs more than 200 people.

APG specializes in the research and development (R&D) and production of PVD materials (sputtering targets and evaporation materials), pastes, and powders. These products serve industries such as PV solar cells, optics, semiconductors, smart touch and display manufacturing, Low-E glass production, permanent magnets, power batteries, and decorative and functional coating applications.

APG utilizes leading production technologies, including sintering, plasma spraying, and melting. The company produces ceramic materials, compound materials, metals, and alloy materials, and also provides bonding and backing plate services. APG possesses the necessary technology and equipment to produce both powder and pastes.

APG maintains a strong technical team and R&D department, which accounts for more than 20% of the company's total employees. This team focuses on developing new materials and technologies and holds numerous patents. Additionally, APG operates an inspection center equipped with various instruments to guarantee the stable quality of all products. APG is committed to the research, development, and production of high-performance materials and delivering excellent service to its customers.