Advantages of Aluminum over Stainless Steel in UHV
- 10x the thermal conductivity and 21x the thermal diffusivity for fast, complete bakeouts and unmatchable thermal performance
- 7 orders of magnitude less H2 for ultra pure vacuum
- Less carbon for reduced contamination
- Outgassing rates of less than 10-13 Torr liter/sec cm2 suitable for extreme high vacuum
- Non-magnetic for applications that require it
- Low Z for less residual radiation
- The option to be anodized for electrical or chemical resistance
- Machinability up to 10x faster for lower manufacturing costs
- 1/3rd the weight for superior manageability
- Lower cost material for an improved bottom line
