Author: Mike Berry

New Products: Thermal Technology

Watlow [ Posted 2020-06 ]TR Series Radio Frequency Thermocouple Probe is designed for usein plasma generation applications to ensure accurate temperature readings through radio or conduction environments where traditional sensors are ineffective. Radio frequency energy can cause serious temperaturemeasurement errors.Datasheet

What is Surface Interface Analysis?

This is a re-post of an article published by Hiden Analytical of Warrington, England. In materials science, a surface interface refers to the boundary region between air or a vacuum and physical media. The atomic composition and topography of a

New Products and Services: High Vacuum Technology

Nor Cal Stainless Steel Chambers and Weldments
ANCORP: [ Posted 2020-06 ]ANCORP chambers and weldments available in 6061 T6 Aluminum, in addition to 304L and 316L stainless steel.ANCORP chambers webpage [ Posted 2019-05 ]The Illum-A-View™ provides a solution to the problem of how to illuminate your vacuum

New Products and Services: Plasma and Thin-Film

Here is what’s new at IES Technical Sales related to Plasma and Thin-Film products and services. Please check back from time to time for updates. Advanced Energy Industries: [Posted 2020-04]: Advanced Energy introduces SmartFlex™, a creative financing program designed to enable

What is Catalysis?

Catalysis is the process of modifying a chemical reaction with the use of a catalyst. This process only works with chemicals that have an existing reaction, and it is used to accelerate the reaction for commercial purposes. Catalysis occurs faster

Kalrez® Perfluorelastomers: How to Select the Right Compound

Perfluoroelastomer seals for plasma, high temperature, and wet priocesses.
“Kalrez®” was the first high performance perfluoroelastomer designed for plasma, high temperature, and wet process applications, and was introduced in the 1970s. Many users think of Kalrez® in a similar way we have all come to think of “Kleenex®” –

SIMS Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry – Common Applications

The Suib Group at the University of Connecticut collaborated with Hiden Analytical to determine the effectiveness of Hiden’s Compact SIMS (Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy) Analysis System for various research applications, including: Surface Contamination on Silver Electrodes Catalyst Dopant Homogeneity Carbon

High Vacuum Components Terminology

ISO Flanges Fittings
If you use or specify high vacuum components, then you are probably very familiar with some or all of these terms: ANSI, CF, ISO, KF, LF, NW, QF … they have become part of our vernacular; but what do they mean and how are they used? Here is a