INNOVACERA | technical ceramic solutions

  INNOVACERA designs and manufactures technical ceramics for the analytical instrumentation industry, including components for mass spectrometers, vacuum, x-ray imaging, ion/ electron beam, spectrometers, sensors, high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC), medical, and telecom applications. INNOVACERA creates specialized components that can withstand unique and challenging environments, including: High Heat Corrosive Environments Thermal Management Challenges High Mechanical Wear Environments Electrical Insulation Requirements High Temperature/High-Pressure Conditions We provide a wide range of materials to solve problems where plastics and metals fail. Ceramics are ideally suited to provide the strength and electrical, thermal, and corrosion-resistant properties needed for analytical instrumentation. Components made from materials such as Alumina, Zirconia, and Zirconia Toughened Alumina (ZTA) solve problems where plastics and metals fail. INNOVACERA excels at matching ceramic pr...

Lanthanum hexaboride ( LaB6 ) is an inorganic compound with remarkable properties. It is a refractory ceramic material, characterized by a dark purple appearance, a high melting point of 2210°C, and excellent stability in both vacuum and harsh chemical environments—it is insoluble in water and hydrochloric acid. Known for its low work function, LaB6 exhibits one of the highest electron emissivities, making it a highly efficient electron source.   LaB6 cathodes are high-performance, resistively heated thermionic electron emitters. Over the years, LaB6 hollow cathodes have demonstrated exceptional durability and reliability in electric propulsion systems. Hollow cathodes, which utilize materials with low work functions to efficiently emit electrons, are complex devices. LaB6 hollow cathodes with polycrystalline inserts are particularly well-suited for such applications due to their favorable properties.     Lanthanum Hexaboride Cathodes Advantages: Extended lifespan Excepti...

  Hot pressing(HP) sintering process is the most commonly used technique for fabricating dense, non-oxide monolithic ceramics and their composites.   During hot pressing sintering, temperature and pressure are simultaneously applied to the powder compact contained in a die. Under the application of pressure, the contact points between particles develop a very high stress, increasing the local diffusion rates.     As for all forms of densification, the particle size, temperature, pressure, heating rate and holding time all influence the density and micro-structure of the hot pressed compacts whilst a controlled atmosphere is required for the Non-oxides. Carbides, borides and silicides are often hot pressed under vacuum or an inert gas such as argon whilst the nitrides are generally densified under a nitrogen atmosphere.   What are the benefits of hot pressing sintering? Hot pressing sintering is a manufacturing process that uses heat and pressure to create strong...

  The mass spectrometer filament, a critical component of analytical instruments, plays a pivotal role in generating an ion source within a high vacuum environment. The performance of this filament, often made from   LaB6 Ceramics , directly impacts the sensitivity, resolution, and stability of the mass spectrometer. The   LaB6   filament assembly, a type of filament assembly specifically designed for longevity and high performance, is essential for the reliable operation of mass spectrometry systems.   Both ends of the LaB6 filament assembly are connected to a high-voltage power supply, creating an electric field that facilitates ionization in the vacuum. In this environment, the metal atoms within the LaB6 filament are ionized, producing positive ions and electrons. These ions are accelerated by the electric field and interact with the filament surface, causing further ionization through collisions with surface atoms. This process generates a continuous supply...

  LaB6 Ceramic  is an inorganic non- metallic compound composed of low-valence boron and the rare metal element lanthanum. It is a refractory ceramic that could resist high temperature and harsh environments.  LaB6 ceramic  has lots of applications due to its ideal thermal, chemical, and electronic properties. As LaB6 ceramic has the characteristics of high emission current density and low evaporation rate at high temperature, it always work as a cathode material with superior performance and has gradually replaced some tungsten cathodes in industrial applications.   Features: 1. Excellent thermal shock resistance 2. Good electrical conductivity 3. Excellent chemical and oxidation resistance 4.High electron emissivities 5.Stable in Vacuum   Applications: • Scanning Electron Microscopes • Transmission Electron Microscopes • Electron Micro Probe Analy...