Modification for sealing Dependex fittings with copper

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1977 · J. Vac. Sci. Technol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1116/1.569278· OSTI ID:5357630

Ekern, R

The Dependex sealing concept is a reliable O-ring vacuum seal using Viton or, in special applications, soft metal seals of indium. Dependex fittings are used extensively on accelerator beam lines where high vacuum is acceptable and high-temperature bakeouts are not routine. A method of adapting stainless-steel Dependex fittings for use with OFHC copper gaskets, a seal traditionally employed in all-metal ultrahigh-vacuum systems is described.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL
• OSTI ID: 5357630
• Journal Information: J. Vac. Sci. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Vac. Sci. Technol.; (United States) Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 14:3; ISSN JVSTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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