FTO Coated Glass
FTO Coated Glass
Features
- Specified resistivity – (≤10 ohms/sq) or (~7ohms/sq) or (~15 ohms/sq)
- Typical resistivity – (9-11 ohms/sq) or (7- 8 ohms/sq) or (12 – 15 ohms/sq)
- The transmittance at 550nm – ≥ 79%
- FTO film Thickness – (1800-2000 Å) or (1400-1500 Å)
- Haze – ≤ 9%
- Configuration – FTO on Glass
- Substrate – Soda lime Float glass
- Surface finished of glass – Single Sided polished
- Passivation layer – NO
- FTO coating method – Spray pyrolysis method
Technical Specifications of FTO Coated Glass
FTO Coated Glass (Fluorine-Doped Tin Oxide Glass) is a transparent conductive substrate widely used in solar cell fabrication, electrochemical research, thin-film deposition, sensors, and photoelectrochemical applications. FTO glass combines high optical transparency with excellent electrical conductivity and thermal stability, making it a preferred alternative to conventional conductive glass in research and industrial environments.
| Technical Specifications of FTO Coated Glass | |
|---|---|
| Product Name | FTO Coated Glass (Fluorine-Doped Tin Oxide Coated Glass) |
| Substrate Material | Soda Lime Glass / Float Glass |
| Coating Material | Fluorine-Doped Tin Oxide (FTO) |
| Chemical Formula | SnO₂:F |
| Appearance | Transparent Conductive Glass |
| Transparency | > 80% |
| Sheet Resistance | 7 Ω/sq, 15 Ω/sq, 30 Ω/sq, 50 Ω/sq (Custom Options Available) |
| Conductive Side Identification | Available on One Side |
| Glass Thickness | 1.1 mm – 3.0 mm |
| Available Dimensions | Custom Sizes Available |
| Surface Roughness | Optimized for Thin Film Deposition |
| Electrical Conductivity | High |
| Optical Transmission Range | Visible Spectrum (400–700 nm) |
| Working Temperature | Up to 600°C |
| Thermal Stability | Excellent |
| Chemical Resistance | Good Resistance to Most Chemicals |
| Coating Adhesion | Excellent |
| Substrate Type | Rigid Glass |
| Conductivity Type | Transparent Conductive Oxide (TCO) |
| Applications | Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC), Perovskite Solar Cells, Electrochemical Studies, Thin Film Research, Sensors, Smart Windows, Photoelectrochemical Cells |
| Storage Conditions | Store in a Clean, Dry Environment and Handle with Gloves |
Key Features of FTO Coated Glass
- High optical transparency with excellent electrical conductivity
- Fluorine-doped tin oxide (SnO₂:F) conductive coating
- Available in multiple sheet resistance values
- Excellent thermal stability up to 600°C
- Suitable for high-temperature thin film deposition processes
- Ideal for DSSC, perovskite solar cells, and electrochemical research
- Strong coating adhesion and chemical durability
- Widely used in photovoltaics, sensors, and transparent electrode applications
FTO Coated Glass Slides Variations Details
| FTO COATED GLASS ( Glass Thickness : 1.6mm ), ( Resistivity : ~10 ohms/sq ) | ||||||
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| Product Code | Description | Length x Width | Thickness (mm) | Surface Resistivity | Transmittance ( % ) | |
| TISX001 | Fluorine Doped Tin Oxide coated Glass | 25mm × 25mm | 1.6mm | ~10 ohms/sq | >79 | |
| TISX002 | Fluorine Doped Tin Oxide coated Glass | 50mm × 25mm | 1.6mm | ~10 ohms/sq | >79 | |
| TISX003 | Fluorine Doped Tin Oxide coated Glass | 75mm × 25mm | 1.6mm | ~10 ohms/sq | >79 | |
| TISX004 | Fluorine Doped Tin Oxide coated Glass | 50mm × 50mm | 1.6mm | ~10 ohms/sq | >79 | |
| TISX005 | Fluorine Doped Tin Oxide coated Glass | 100mm × 100mm | 1.6mm | ~10 ohms/sq | >79 | |
| FTO COATED GLASS ( Glass Thickness : 2.2mm ), ( Resistivity : ~7 ohms/sq ) | ||||||
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| Product Code | Description | Length x Width | Thickness (mm) | Surface Resistivity | Transmittance ( % ) | |
| TISXZ001 | Fluorine Doped Tin Oxide coated Glass | 25mm × 25mm | 2.2mm | ~7 ohms/sq | >85 | |
| TISXZ002 | Fluorine Doped Tin Oxide coated Glass | 50mm × 25mm | 2.2 mm | ~7 ohms/sq | >85 | |
| TISXZ003 | Fluorine Doped Tin Oxide coated Glass | 75mm × 25mm | 2.2 mm | ~7 ohms/sq | >85 | |
| TISXZ004 | Fluorine Doped Tin Oxide coated Glass | 50mm × 50mm | 2.2 mm | ~7 ohms/sq | >85 | |
| TISXZ005 | Fluorine Doped Tin Oxide coated Glass | 100mm × 100mm | 2.2 mm | ~7 ohms/sq | >85 | |
| FTO COATED GLASS ( Glass Thickness : 2.2mm ), ( Resistivity : ~15 ohms/sq ) | ||||||
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| Product Code | Description | Length x Width | Thickness (mm) | Surface Resistivity | Transmittance ( % ) | |
| TISXY001 | Fluorine Doped Tin Oxide coated Glass | 25mm × 25mm | 2.2 mm | ~15 ohms/sq | >85 | |
| TISXY002 | Fluorine Doped Tin Oxide coated Glass | 50mm × 25mm | 2.2 mm | ~15 ohms/sq | >85 | |
| TISXY003 | Fluorine Doped Tin Oxide coated Glass | 75mm × 25mm | 2.2 mm | ~15 ohms/sq | >85 | |
| TISXY004 | Fluorine Doped Tin Oxide coated Glass | 50mm × 50mm | 2.2mm | ~15 ohms/sq | >85 | |
| TISXY005 | Fluorine Doped Tin Oxide coated Glass | 100mm × 100mm | 2.2 mm | ~15 ohms/sq | >85 | |
Full Description of FTO Coated Glass Slides
FTO Coated Glass (Fluorine doped Tin Oxide) conductive glass functional products created by us have good thermal stability and weather resistance. Used widely for research and development purpose as well as in various industries.
FTO, or “Fluorine-doped Tin Oxide” glass type belongs to the TCO (transparent conducting oxide) glass category. It is basically a functional conductive glass product that is coated with a layer of transparent FTO conductive oxide film using either physical or chemical bonding process. Our FTO glass products are weather resistant as well as thermally stable, thus, possessing the qualities of low sheet resistance coupled with high transmittance ability. Techinstro’s FTO Coated Glass products are widely procured for research and development purpose as well as varied industrial operations.
The FTO (Fluorine doped tin oxide) coated glass is electrically conductive glass use majorly for hybrid, organic and dye-sensitized solar cell and other application like photovoltaic, transparent electrode, touch screen, display technology, smart glass, Optoelectronics, Energy efficient windows, Infrared detection, Capacitors, Electrochemical deposition and much more. The Chemical formula of FTO-coated glass is F: SnO2. The FTO coated glass slides possessed properties of superior heat and chemical resistance, which makes it thermally and chemically stable under atmospheric condition. The FTO glass coverslips are tolerance to the high-temperature treatment. The maximum operating temperature of the FTO glass substrate is 650 degree Celsius. It is highly performed and cost effective as compared to other conductive glasses.
The FTO coating applied only on a single side while the other surface is insulated. There is spray pyrolysis method used to coat FTO film over a float glass or clear soda lime glass. The FTO coated glass comes in many varieties based on the dimensions and resistivity. Majorly it is available with the thickness of 1.1mm, 2.2mm, 3.2mm, while the surface resistance ranges from 7ohms/sq to 100 ohms/sq. The layer thickness of FTO film depends on the required surface resistance, usually which is in the range of 50nm to 200nm. The maximum size of FTO coated glass plate we produced is 405mm x 355mm (i.e. 16 inches x 14 inches). The transmittance of FTO coated glass substrates at 550nm is more than 85% while the haze is less than 2%. We also customized product as per client’s required specifications. We also offer a specially manufactured laser etched patterned FTO coated glass sheet. The surface roughness of FTO coated glass is RMS 1 ̴ 10 nm.
FTO Coated Glass vs ITO Coated Glass vs ITO PET Film
FTO coated glass and ITO coated glass are widely used transparent conductive substrates for solar cells, electrochemical research, thin-film deposition, sensors, and optoelectronic devices. FTO glass offers superior thermal stability and is preferred for high-temperature processing, while ITO glass provides higher transparency and conductivity. ITO coated PET offers flexibility for wearable electronics and flexible display applications.
| Parameter | FTO Coated Glass | ITO Coated Glass | Plain Glass | ITO Coated PET |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coating Material | Fluorine-Doped Tin Oxide (SnO₂:F) | Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) | None | Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) |
| Substrate | Glass | Glass | Glass | PET Film |
| Transparency | >80% | >85% | >90% | >85% |
| Electrical Conductivity | High | Very High | Non-Conductive | High |
| Sheet Resistance Range | 7–50 Ω/sq | 4–100 Ω/sq | Not Applicable | 30–300 Ω/sq |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | ~600°C | ~350°C | ~500°C | ~120°C |
| Thermal Stability | Excellent | Very Good | Good | Limited |
| High-Temperature Processing | Excellent | Good | Not Conductive | Not Suitable |
| Flexibility | Rigid | Rigid | Rigid | Flexible |
| Chemical Resistance | Excellent | Good | Good | Moderate |
| Scratch Resistance | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Moderate |
| DSSC Applications | Excellent | Good | Not Suitable | Limited |
| Perovskite Solar Cells | Excellent | Excellent | Not Suitable | Research Use |
| Electrochemical Research | Excellent | Excellent | Not Suitable | Limited |
| Thin Film Deposition | Excellent | Excellent | Limited | Moderate |
| Smart Glass Applications | Good | Excellent | Not Suitable | Good |
| Solar Cell Research | Excellent | Excellent | Not Suitable | Moderate |
| Durability | Excellent | Very Good | Excellent | Moderate |
| Relative Cost | Moderate | High | Economical | Moderate |
| Key Advantage | Superior High-Temperature Stability | Higher Conductivity & Transparency | Low Cost | Flexible Conductive Substrate |
Why Choose FTO Coated Glass?
- Excellent thermal stability up to 600°C
- Ideal for dye-sensitized and perovskite solar cells
- High optical transparency with good conductivity
- Suitable for electrochemical and photoelectrochemical research
- Excellent coating durability and adhesion
- Preferred conductive substrate for high-temperature thin-film deposition
- Cost-effective alternative to ITO glass for many research applications
Applications of FTO Coated Glass
Some of the applications of our FTO coated glass products are:
- Thin film solar cells
- Dye solar cells
- Touch panels
- Conductivity Measurements
- Film or Layer Casting on FTO
- Optical Devices and Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs)
- Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs)
- Electroluminescent (EL) Devices
- Photochromic Devices
- DNA Immobilization and Detection
- Sensors as well as Biosensors
- Photovoltaic Devices (Organic and Inorganic)
FAQ's
Touch screens, OLED, LCD and many more
Soda lime glass
Yes
450 °C
Spray Pyrolysis Method
Multimeter or Four probe method
Yes
Why Techinstro?
Techinstro has been at the forefront of several groundbreaking innovations in the field of conductive glass research. It produces excellent quality conductive glass which used in numerous industries and scientific institutes all over the world. Order your cost-effective standardized or customized industrial-grade clear from us and ensure that all your R&D and optical needs. The company has been efficiently supplying customers from the UK, USA, UAE, and parts of Africa and Asia with high-quality and efficient quartz disc for a long time now.