Macor Ion Trap Ceramic Components
Alias: Quadrupole Linear Ion Trap (Q-LIT) Machinable Ceramic Parts
Description：
In the fields of quantum computing and quantum information processing, ion traps are utilized to capture and manipulate individual ions, facilitating precise quantum operations.
Macor, owing to its distinctive material properties, has emerged as an optimal choice for the construction of ion trap structures. It fulfills the demands of intricate and precise design while maintaining the stability and accuracy of the experimental environment. The machining accuracy required for this component is exceptionally high, with the precision of critical parts achieving tolerances as fine as 0.001 mm.
Macor Ion Trap ceramic components are an important part of the Quadrupole Linear Ion Trap (Q-LIT), the Q-LIT system leverages a synergistic design combining quadrupole filtration with linear ion trap manipulation, maintaining high sensitivity while significantly enhancing matrix interference resistance and multi-stage mass spectrometry (MSⁿ) analytical efficiency. Its applications span cutting-edge fields including clinical diagnostics, proteomics, environmental monitoring, and pharmaceutical R&D, with particular proficiency in high-throughput quantification of trace analytes and complex structural elucidation. Future advancements in Dual-Pressure Linear Ion Trap (Q-DPLIT) technology and optimization of automated algorithms will further unlock its potential for precision medicine and sophisticated systems analysis.
Key Characteristics:
Macor is a specialized machinable glass-ceramic material produced by Corning Inc that exhibits considerable performance advantages across various application domains. Notably, Macor Ion Trap ceramic components are frequently utilized in the analytical instruments and mass spectrometry technology, quantum computing and precision measurement, semiconductor manufacturing and ion implantation, aerospace and extreme environment applications, industrial testing and environmental monitoring, medical and life sciences, etc., to provide stable support in high-temperature, high-radiation, and high-precision environments.
1. Macor has a pore free microstructure, making it impermeable to gases and liquids. Performed well in Ultra High Vacuum.
2. No sintering or further heat treatment is required, reducing manufacturing costs.
3. Can be used in combination with other materials such as metal and glass.
4. Not easy to creep or deform at high temperatures, with good dimensional stability.
5. Electrical Insulation: ——Excellent electric insulator material, it is an ideal material for electronic components and high-voltage applications. In the electronics and aerospace sectors, this characteristic is essential for applications in high-pressure and high-temperature environments. The high resistivity of Macor, measured at 1016Ω·cm, renders it an exceptional electrical insulator, even under elevated thermal conditions.
6. Low thermal expansion coefficient. The coefficient of thermal expansion matches many metals and sealing glasses.
7. Chemical Resistance: ——Has strong resistance to various chemical substances, including acids, bases, solvents, and gases. In corrosive environments, Macor exhibits inertness to the majority of acids, bases, and solvents.
8. Thermal Performance: ——Capable of continuous operation at temperatures up to 800 ° C, with a peak operating temperature of 1000 ° C under no-load conditions. Macor can endure temperatures of up to 1000 °C, rendering it appropriate for applications that necessitate insulation.
9. High-precision: ——In high-precision and complex applications, Macor can achieve a machining tolerance of 0.0005 inches (0.013 millimeters).
10. Excellent machinability: ——Macor can be machined using standard metal processing tools such as lathes, milling machines, drills, and saws, helping to achieve stringent tolerances with precision levels as low as 0.013 millimeters. This capability contributes to a reduction in both delivery time and production costs for prototypes and customized components.
Applications:
Machinable ceramic parts have a wide range of applications in several high-end industries:
1. Ultra-high vacuum system, vacuum feedthrough and insulator
2. Fixtures, insulators, and precision components in semiconductor equipment
3. Mass spectrometer, ion trap, and low-temperature system
4. Surgical instruments, diagnostic equipment and imaging system components
5. Electric insulators in ion thrusters
6. Electrode holder for plasma generator
7. Structural supports for high-voltage equipment and transformers
8. High voltage components in X-ray tubes
9. Optical components in spectrometers and laser systems
10. High temperature insulation brackets and components in spacecraft and satellites
Product customization:
In the field of precision ceramic processing customization, Fudong Machinery is committed to producing various high-performance ceramic parts to meet the specific needs of different industries, providing customers with high-quality, efficient, and reliable solutions. These ceramic components, including zirconia ceramics, silicon nitride, aluminum nitride and other products, are widely used in key fields such as aerospace, electronics, machinery, military industry, and automobiles due to their excellent thermal stability, electrical insulation, high-temperature stability, and wear resistance.
With years of technology accumulation and manufacturing experience, our products provide customers with comprehensive support with excellent performance and reliability, helping them stand out in the fierce market competition.
Non-standard parts customization, due to different requirements such as product size, material details, processing accuracy, etc., resulting in different costs such as material costs, processing costs, packaging logistics, etc. Please be sure to contact customer service when ordering, provide as much part information (drawings or samples, use environment, etc.) and your requirements (quantity, delivery date, etc.) as much as possible, and we will submit you a specific plan that meets your parts requirements, as well as a preferential quotation. Thank you very much for your interest!
