CALUTRON
Abstract
An ion source adapted for rapid replacement of a defective cathode is described. The cathode of the ion source, located within the calutron vessel, is releasably clamped to a support. A tool mechanism extends through a wall of the vessel and is operable to release the clamping means. After the claraping means are released, the cathode is withdrawn into a vacuum look chamber by a second externally manipulated tool, to permit replacement of the cathode without breaking the vacuum in the vessel.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- OSTI Identifier:
- 4207756
- Patent Number(s):
- 2906877
- Assignee:
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01J - ELECTRIC DISCHARGE TUBES OR DISCHARGE LAMPS
- NSA Number:
- NSA-14-006597
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-60
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- ISOTOPE SEPARATION; CALUTRON; CATHODES; ION SOURCES; JOINTS; MASS SPECTROMETERS; REMOTE HANDLING; VACUUM; VESSELS
Citation Formats
Oppenheimer, F F. CALUTRON. United States: N. p., 1959.
Web.
Oppenheimer, F F. CALUTRON. United States.
Oppenheimer, F F. Tue .
"CALUTRON". United States.
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title = {CALUTRON},
author = {Oppenheimer, F F},
abstractNote = {An ion source adapted for rapid replacement of a defective cathode is described. The cathode of the ion source, located within the calutron vessel, is releasably clamped to a support. A tool mechanism extends through a wall of the vessel and is operable to release the clamping means. After the claraping means are released, the cathode is withdrawn into a vacuum look chamber by a second externally manipulated tool, to permit replacement of the cathode without breaking the vacuum in the vessel.},
doi = {},
journal = {},
number = ,
volume = ,
place = {United States},
year = {1959},
month = {9}
}
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