1. Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): These techniques are used to produce a variety of coatings and thin films, which are widely used in the manufacture of semiconductor devices, photovoltaic devices, hard disks, displays, automotive parts, decorative items, corrosion and wear-resistant coatings, etc.
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2. Magnetron sputtering: In magnetron sputtering, a metal target is used as a sputtering source to deposit thin films on a substrate. This technique is widely used in the manufacture of semiconductors, solar cells, optical lenses and other electronic and opto-electronic devices.
3. Medical devices: Certain metal targets, such as titanium targets, are used as the cathode of an X-ray tube to produce X-rays. In addition, metal targets can be used to manufacture other components of medical devices.
4. Optical lenses: Chromium targets, for example, are often used to make coatings for optical lenses, which enhance the wear resistance and anti-reflective properties of the lenses.
5. Research applications: In scientific research, metal targets can be used to study new materials and processes