Help with depositing a Nano coating on a glass-like substrate please

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The discussion focuses on methods for depositing an indium/tin oxide (ITO) coating on glass or acrylic substrates. Participants emphasize the importance of providing specific details about the coating, such as material type, thickness, and purity, to receive tailored advice. Sputter deposition is highlighted as a preferred technique for achieving consistent ultra-thin coatings, provided the material can be sputtered. Renting equipment for coating can be costly, with small evaporators starting around $300 per hour. The conversation also suggests exploring local universities or service companies that may have the necessary equipment for ITO coating.
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Can someone help me with the method for performing nano-coating on glass like substrate
 
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What kind of coating? What material? How thick? What purity? The more information that you can give us, the better we can help you.
 
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Thanks a lot for your replies. I am looking for the most economical method of ito coating on glass/acrylic surface in a uniform way. The thickness of the glass surface will be 3-5mm, and we will using this project for making heating plates from 35 degree Celcius to 120 degree Celcius.

Any insight will be very helpful
 
From what I understand, you can't beat sputter deposition for consistent ultra-thin coatings...


...assuming your coating can indeed be 'sputtered', of course. What type of coating are you using?
 
Solid-Statist said:
What type of coating are you using?
DiveshAggarwal said:
ito coating on glass/acrylic surface in a uniform way.
"ito" = Indium/Tin/Oxide. A semi-transparent metallic coating often used for RF shielding on instrument faceplates, and as a resistive heating element.

Here in the U.S.A, there are service companies that are usually hired to do the coating. It is done in a vacuum and requires some rather expensive equipment and experience.

Maybe there is a large University nearby that has the equipment or knows where it can be done.

I just typed ito coating into Google and found many results.

Please let us know what you decide on doing.

Cheers,
Tom
 
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