Sodium-lithium Based Evaporative Ion Getter for Medium to High Vacuum Applications

Abstract

Ion getters play a critical role in maintaining the performance and longevity of vacuum systems used in medium to high-voltage applications, such as electron microscopes, particle accelerators, high-voltage vacuum switches, and various other high-energy devices. These getters are employed to remove residual gases, including reactive and inert species that can compromise the vacuum quality and interfere with the operation of high-voltage equipment. The ion getter technology typically involves the use of materials that ionize gases and subsequently trap them through chemical or physical adsorption, ensuring the preservation of a high-quality vacuum. This paper describes the construction criteria and process for the sodium-lithium based ion getter.

Country : Bosnia and Herzegovina

1 Maximilian Aaron Jelacic

  1. Research club Nikola Tesla, Catholic school centre St. Joseph, MP Sokolovica 11, 78000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

IRJIET, Volume 9, Issue 2, February 2025 pp. 11-13

doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2025.902003

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