Hermetic sealing of target/backing plate assemblies using electron beam melted indium or tin

1. Field of the Invention The interfacial joint area of a target/backing plate assembly is sealed so as to inhibit the migration of air and/or water vapor that may be present or trapped along the interfacial surfaces. A pool or bead of molten solder is placed along the interfacial joint and moved co...

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Hauptverfasser: Smathers, David B, Heimanson, Dorian, Gutkin, Michael
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:1. Field of the Invention The interfacial joint area of a target/backing plate assembly is sealed so as to inhibit the migration of air and/or water vapor that may be present or trapped along the interfacial surfaces. A pool or bead of molten solder is placed along the interfacial joint and moved continuously around the full 360° circumference of the assembly so as to cover and seal the boundary area. The solder is melted, preferably, by e-beam welding in a vacuum or the like.