Y3Fe5O12 Targets for Pulsed Laser Deposition

Introduction to the properties of Y3Fe5O12 thin films

Y3Fe5O12 (YIG) is a magnetic material with exceptional magnetic and electronic properties, making it a widely used material for various applications. In thin film form, it is particularly useful for making magnetic films for microwave devices, magnetic sensors, and non-volatile memories.

Magnetic and Electronic Properties of Y3Fe5O12

Y3Fe5O12 has a high magnetic anisotropy and low magnetic damping, making it an excellent magnet for high-frequency applications. It also has a high electrical resistivity, low dielectric loss, and a low thermal coefficient of expansion, which make it a suitable material for high-frequency microwave devices and spintronic applications.

Comparison of Y3Fe5O12 to Similar Materials

Y3Fe5O12 has better magnetic properties than other similar materials, such as yttrium iron perovskite (YFeO3) and yttrium iron garnet substituted with other rare earths. It also has a higher Curie temperature than these materials, which makes it more stable at high temperatures.

Crystal Structure of Y3Fe5O12

Y3Fe5O12 has a cubic crystal structure with iron ions occupying both tetrahedral and octahedral sites, while yttrium ions occupy the dodecahedral sites. 

Typical Substrates for Epitaxial Growth of Y3Fe5O12

Some substrates that have a good lattice match with Y3Fe5O12 and are commonly used for epitaxial growth include (but are not limited to) gadolinium gallium garnet (GGG), yttrium aluminium garnet (YAG), and strontium titanate (STO).

List of 5 Similar Thin Film Materials to Y3Fe5O12

1. Gadolinium iron garnet (Gd3Fe5O12)
2. Bismuth iron garnet (Bi3Fe5O12)
3. Lanthanum iron garnet (La3Fe5O12)
4. Terbium iron garnet (Tb3Fe5O12)
5. Dysprosium iron garnet (Dy3Fe5O12)