[labnetwork] Evaporation of Gadolinium

[Tony L Olsen]

All

We have received a request to evaporate gadolinium.  The request presents several handling and safety concerns, including contamination of the process chamber and vacuum pump.  The toxic nature of gadolinium seems to be poorly studied, resulting in some debate.  We are uncertain if there is an appropriate approach to successfully and safely allow this material in an e-beam system.  Does anyone have any experience, comments, or suggestions?

Thanks,
tonyO


Tony Olsen
Nanofab Cleanroom Supervisor/Process Engineer
University of Utah
36 S Wasatch Dr, Suite 2500 SMBB
Salt Lake City,  UT  84112
801-587-0651 office
801-587-3077 fax
www.nanofab.utah.edu<http://www.nanofab.utah.edu/>


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