| Type |
Cu:SC | # Filaments | General Description/Applications |
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Multifilament Conductors |
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| 56S53 54S43 54S33 42S25 30S18 |
0.9:1 1.3:1 2:1 3:1 4.5:1 |
56 54 54 42 30 |
Multifilament superconductor for general purpose DC magnets. Commonly used for construction of NMR analytical systems. |
| MR24 MR16 |
7:1 11:1 |
24 16 |
Designed for use in NMR and MRI imaging magnets requiring more stability. |
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Monofilament Conductors |
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| T48-B T48B-g |
1.5:1 3:1 |
1 1 |
Single filament NbTi alloy clad with high conductivitycryogenic grade copper. Current density is well balanced with the size of the NbTi alloy core and the stabilization provided by the copper cladding. Applications include shim coils and liquid Helium level sensors. |
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Resistive Matrix Switch Wire |
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| SW-18 SW-M |
1.5:1 1.5:1 |
18 1 |
Designed for use in superconducting switches, particularly use in coils designed to operate in the persistant mode. Highly resistive CuNi (90/10 and 70/30 alloy) matrix conductors. |
INSULATIONComparative Properties of Insulations |
| Type |
Form | Thickness | Dielectric Strength |
General Characteristics | ||
| FORMVAR (polyvinyl enamel) |
Continuous formal firm |
.012-.025mm as specifed |
80 kV/mm | Good flexibility and adhesion. Extremely tough and abrasion resistant. Withstands severe winding and forming. Readily removed with solvents to ease forming of joints. | ||
| ISOMID (polyester- enamel) |
Continuous formal firm |
.012-.025mm | 60 kV/mm | Moderate temperature rating; high chemical and solvent resistance. | ||
| ML (polyimide enamel) |
Continuous formal firm |
.012-.025mm | 85 kV/mm | High temperature rating; high chemical and solvent resistance. | ||
| KAPTON (polyimide) |
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110-175 kV/mm | Allows thicker layers for extra toughness and high reliability. Good radiation resistance. May be fused or sealed. |
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