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When you hear the word “sapphire,” your brain will probably go to a stunningly beautiful aqua-blue stone. But did you know that sapphires have a wide range of practical applications in electronics? It turns out that the unique qualities of the sapphire make it very well suited for electrical uses. At Wafer World, we offer high-quality sapphire wafers for your insulating substrate needs and beyond.
Shop NowThe first and second generation of semiconductors were almost exclusively silicon and GaAs. However, these materials had limitations and could not withstand extreme temperature applications of modern technological equipment. Sapphire presented a solution to these limitations as it has a similar structure to GaN crystals with the added benefit of high-temperature stability and excellent chemical properties.
Sapphires have several properties that make them ideal for high-intensity electronic applications. For starters, sapphires are the third hardest mineral behind diamonds and moissanite, ranking nine on the Mohs scale. This durability, along with sapphire’s purity, makes it an exceedingly resistant material against chemicals, heat, and the etching process.
Sapphire wafers have a wide range of applications for both civil and military uses. Some of the most common settings in which you can find sapphires include:
You’ve come to the right place! Trust the experts with the experience and industry insights at Wafer World for your semiconductor substrate needs. Call us today or request a quote online to get started!
