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Helium-to-neon modification for a DuPont 120SSA or 24-120 leak detector

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7057378· OSTI ID:7057378

When helium leak detecting is hindered by a system or atmosphere saturated with helium, leak checking can be continued by modifying the DuPont 120SSA/24-120 Mass Spectrometer Leak Detector to detect neon. Although DuPont markets a three gas leak detector (helium, neon and argon), the DuPont 120SSA/24-120 is convertible to neon by simply changing the magnet and retuning for neon peak. The sensitivity is 2 x 10/sup -9/ Atm/cc/sec/division neon. If an increase in sensitivity is desired, throttle diffusion pump with valve or install choke. Modification procedures and tuning procedures are described. (WHK)

Research Organization:
Fermi National Accelerator Lab., Batavia, IL (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76CH03000
OSTI ID:
7057378
Report Number(s):
FERMILAB/TM-1072; ON: DE83000617
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English