Material Assessment for Ceramic-to-Metal Bonding in Microwave Vacuum Windows
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority · Awarded contract
AwardedMaterial Assessment for Ceramic-to-Metal Bonding in Microwave Vacuum Windows
Awarded 02 Oct 2024
Awarded02 Oct 2024
Value£49,836.00
SupplierAmentum Clear Energy Limited
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 7mo ago6mo term
Awarded 2 Oct 2024Expired 30 Mar 2025
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The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority awarded a contract to Amentum Clear Energy Limited for an initial assessment of material options for ceramic-to-metal bonding in microwave windows used in ultra-high vacuum boundaries.
The assessment covered three configurations: microwave vacuum windows for WR-## waveguides, sub-cutoff vacuum windows for arc detection, and generic vacuum barriers of rectangular and circular cross-sections for integration in HE11 waveguide components.
The contract value was AUD 49,836.
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