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Ultra-high vacuum apparatus

US6031235A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 1999
Grant dateFeb 29, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16K51/02
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vacuum container is evacuated to be kept at an ultra-high vacuum. Valve means is provided for connecting and disconnecting the inside of the vacuum container with and from the outside thereof, and includes a vacuum-tight seal made of a high polymer having a water absorptivity of 0.1% and less and an outgassing rate of 2.times.10.sup.-6 (Torr.multidot.l/sec/cm.sup.2 :at 200.degree. C.) and less.

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