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Molybdenum Disulfide Sputtering Targets and Applications

Molybdenum disulfide is an inorganic compound composed of molybdenum and sulfur. Its chemical formula is MoS2.
The compound is classified as a transition metal dichalcogenide. It is a silvery black solid that occurs as the mineral molybdenite, the principal one for molybdenum. MoS2 is relatively unreactive. It is unaffected by dilute acids and oxygen. In appearance and feel, Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS2) Sputtering Targets (Size:1'' ,Thickness:0.125'' , Purity: 99.9%) is similar to graphite. It is widely used as a dry lubricant because of its low friction and robustness.
Molybdenum disulfide is made up of a single layer of a hexagonal crystal system or multiple layers connected by weak Van der Waals forces. Single-layered molybdenum disulfide consists of three atomic shells: a molybdenum (Mo) atomic shell in the middle and sulfur (S) atomic shells on both the top and bottom. There are very strong covalent bonds between the Mo atoms and S atoms that form the 2D atomic crystals. Natural molybdenum disulfide sputtering target is usually the hexagonal phase, which has semiconducting properties.
Now let's take a look at the applications of molybdenum disulfide sputtering targets. Molybdenum disulfide films obtained by sputtering methods can be used as solid lubricants for rotating and sliding components. Molybdenum disulfide is used as a solid lubricant not only in conventional lubrication situations but also in high temperature and high vacuum environments. Molybdenum disulfide can be sputtered on various surfaces like sapphire for the purpose of rapid thermal annealing. 
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