Nb-Doped SrTiO3 (Nb-SrTiO3 5%) PLD Target

Niobium Doped SrTiO3 is a perovskite material with the chemical formula Sr_1-xNb_xTiO₃. It is a popular choice for use in thin film form due to its unique thermal and optical properties. It is used in a variety of applications such as dielectric capacitors, microwave devices, and ferroelectric devices.

Properties of Niobium Doped SrTiO3

Niobium Doped SrTiO3 exhibits a number of important thermal and optical properties:

• High thermal conductivity
• Low dielectric loss
• High dielectric constant
• Excellent optical transparency in the visible and infrared regions
• Ferroelectric properties
• Large piezoelectric coefficient

Comparison with Similar Materials

Compared to other similar materials such as Strontium Titanate (SrTiO₃) and Barium Strontium Titanate (Ba_xSr_1-xTiO₃), Niobium Doped SrTiO3 has a higher dielectric constant and lower dielectric loss, which makes it a better choice for use in capacitors and other electronic devices. Additionally, Niobium Doped SrTiO3 has a larger piezoelectric coefficient than SrTiO₃, which makes it more suitable for use in sensors and actuators.

Crystal Structure of Niobium Doped SrTiO3

Niobium Doped SrTiO3 has a perovskite crystal structure, which is a cubic crystal structure with the lattice parameter a = 3.905 Å. The niobium dopant occupies the titanium site in the crystal lattice.

Typical Substrates for Epitaxial Growth

Some typical substrates with a good lattice match for the epitaxial growth of Niobium Doped SrTiO3 include:

• Strontium Titanate (SrTiO₃)
• LaAlO₃
• Sapphire
• Magnesium Oxide (MgO)

Similar Thin Film Materials to Niobium Doped SrTiO3

Some similar thin film materials to Niobium Doped SrTiO3 include:

• Strontium Titanate (SrTiO₃)
• Barium Strontium Titanate (Ba_xSr_1-xTiO3)