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Below is a chart that outlines the types of materials and the forms in which you can get those materials.
| Material | Round Shot | Teardrop Shot | Chunks | Custom Forms | Crucible Filling | Custom Crucible Inserts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In | X | X | X | X | X | |
| ITO | X | |||||
| Ga | X | X | ||||
| InGa | X | X | X | X |
Physical Properties of Common Elements for Thermal Evaporation
| Indium | Gallium | Copper | Selenium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 49 | 31 | 29 | 34 |
| Boiling Point | 2072°C | 2204°C | 2562°C | 685°C |
| Melting Point | 157°C | 29.8°C | 1084°C | 221°C |
| Density | 7.31g/cm³ | 6.10g/cm³ | 8.94g/cm³ | 4.28-4.81g/cm³ |
| Atomic Weight | 114.8g/mol | 69.7g/mol | 63.5g/mol | 789.6g/mol |
Physical Properties for Common Alloys for Thermal Evaporation
| ITO | CuGa | CuIn | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 1500°C | 460°C | 575°C |
| Density | 7.16g/cm³ | 7.91g/cm³ | 8.45g/cm³ |
Pack Densities of Many Material Forms
