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Höyrypinnoitus, also known as vapor deposition, is a manufacturing process used to produce thin solid films on a substrate. This process involves the transfer of a substance in a gaseous state to a solid surface, where it condenses and forms a thin layer. There are two main categories of vapor deposition: physical vapor deposition (PVD) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD).

In PVD, a solid material is vaporized in a vacuum chamber and then deposited onto a substrate. Common PVD techniques include sputtering, evaporation, and ion plating. Sputtering involves bombarding a target material with energetic ions, causing atoms to be ejected and deposited onto the substrate. Evaporation uses heat or electron beams to vaporize the source material, which then travels to the substrate. Ion plating combines aspects of both sputtering and evaporation.

Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) involves a chemical reaction on the surface of the substrate. Precursor gases are introduced into a reaction chamber, where they react at elevated temperatures to form a solid film on the substrate. The byproducts of the reaction are then removed from the chamber. CVD is versatile and can be used to deposit a wide range of materials, including semiconductors, metals, and ceramics.

Höyrypinnoitus is widely used in various industries, including electronics, optics, and aerospace. It is employed to create protective coatings, enhance optical properties, improve electrical conductivity, and fabricate microelectronic components. The precise control over film thickness and composition offered by vapor deposition techniques makes it essential for advanced manufacturing.