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Surface Studies Of Niobium Chemically Polished Under Conditions For Superconducting Radiofrequency Cavity Production
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Book Synopsis Surface Studies of Niobium Chemically Polished Under Conditions for Superconducting Radiofrequency Cavity Production by :
Download or read book Surface Studies of Niobium Chemically Polished Under Conditions for Superconducting Radiofrequency Cavity Production written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The performance of niobium superconducting radiofrequency accelerator cavities is strongly impacted by the topmost several nanometers of the active (interior) surface, especially by the final surface conditioning treatments. We examined the effect of the most commonly employed treatment, buffered chemical polishing (BCP), on polycrystalline niobium sheet over a range of realistic solution flow rates using electron back scatter diffraction (EBSD), stylus profilometry, atomic force microscopy, laboratory XPS and synchrotron (variable photon energy) XPS, seeking to collect statistically significant data sets. We found that the predominant general surface orientation is (100), but others are also present and at the atomic-level details of surface plane orientation are more complex. The post-etch surface exhibits micron-scale roughness, whose extent does not change with treatment conditions. The outermost surface consists of a few-nm thick layer of niobium pentoxide, whose thickness increases with solution flow rate to a maximum of 1.3 - 1.4 times that resulting from static solution. The standard deviation of the roughness measurements is?? 30% and that of the surface composition is?? 5%.
Book Synopsis Surface Polishing of Niobium for Superconducting Radio Frequency (SRF) Cavity Application by : Liang Zhao (Ph. D.)
Download or read book Surface Polishing of Niobium for Superconducting Radio Frequency (SRF) Cavity Application written by Liang Zhao (Ph. D.) and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Surface Polishing of Niobium for Superconducting Radio Frequency (SRF) Cavity Applications by :
Download or read book Surface Polishing of Niobium for Superconducting Radio Frequency (SRF) Cavity Applications written by and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Niobium cavities are important components in modern particle accelerators based on superconducting radio frequency (SRF) technology. The interior of SRF cavities are cleaned and polished in order to produce high accelerating field and low power dissipation on the cavity wall. Current polishing methods, buffered chemical polishing (BCP) and electro-polishing (EP), have their advantages and limitations. We seek to improve current methods and explore laser polishing (LP) as a greener alternative of chemical methods. The topography and removal rate of BCP at different conditions (duration, temperature, sample orientation, flow rate) was studied with optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD). Differential etching on different crystal orientations is the main contributor to fine grain niobium BCP topography, with gas evolution playing a secondary role. The surface of single crystal and bi-crystal niobium is smooth even after heavy BCP. The topography of fine grain niobium depends on total removal. The removal rate increases with temperature and surface acid flow rate within the rage of 0~20 °C, with chemical reaction being the possible dominate rate control mechanism. Surface flow helps to regulate temperature and avoid gas accumulation on the surface. The effect of surface flow rate on niobium EP was studied with optical microscopy, atomic force microscopy (AFM), and power spectral density (PSD) analysis. Within the range of 0~3.7 cm/s, no significant difference was found on the removal rate and the macro roughness. Possible improvement on the micro roughness with increased surface flow rate was observed. The effect of fluence and pulse accumulation on niobium topography during LP was studied with optical microscopy, SEM, AFM, and PSD analysis. Polishing on micro scale was achieved within fluence range of 0.57~0.90 J/cm2, with pulse accumulation adjusted accordingly. Larger area treatment was proved possible by overlapping laser tracks at proper ratio. Comparison of topography and PSD indicates that LP smooths the surface in a way similar to EP. The optimized LP parameters were applied to different types of niobium surfaces representing different stages in cavity fabrication. LP reduces the sharpness on rough surfaces effectively, while doing no harm to smooth surfaces. Secondary ion mass spectrometer (SIMS) analysis showed that LP reduces the oxide layer slightly and no contamination occurred from LP. EBSD showed no significant change on crystal structure after LP.
Author :Brookhaven National Laboratory. National Synchrotron Light Source Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :244 pages Book Rating :4.:/5 (89 download)
Book Synopsis Activity report by : Brookhaven National Laboratory. National Synchrotron Light Source
Download or read book Activity report written by Brookhaven National Laboratory. National Synchrotron Light Source and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Surface Studies of Acid-treated Niobium for Superconducting Radio Frequency Cavities by : David R. Smith
Download or read book Surface Studies of Acid-treated Niobium for Superconducting Radio Frequency Cavities written by David R. Smith and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Integrated Surface Topography Characterization of Variously Polished Niobium for Superconducting Particle Accelerators by :
Download or read book Integrated Surface Topography Characterization of Variously Polished Niobium for Superconducting Particle Accelerators written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As superconducting niobium radio-frequency (SRF) cavities approach fundamental material limits, there is increased interest in understanding the details of topographical influences on realized performance limitations. Micro-and nano-roughness are implicated in both direct geometrical field enhancements as well as complications of the composition of the 50 nm surface layer in which the super-currents flow. Interior surface chemical polishing (BCP/EP) to remove mechanical damage leaves surface topography, including pits and protrusions of varying sharpness. These may promote RF magnetic field entry, locally quenching superconductivity, so as to degrade cavity performance. A more incisive analysis of surface topography than the widely-used average roughness is needed. In this study, a power spectral density (PSD) approach based on Fourier analysis of surface topography data acquired by both stylus profilometry and atomic force microscopy (AFM) is being used to distinguish the scale-dependent smoothing effects. The topographical evolution of the Nb surface as a function of different steps of EP is reported, resulting in a novel qualitative and quantitative description of Nb surface topography.
Book Synopsis Plasma Treatment of Bulk Niobium Surfaces for SRF Cavities by : L. Phillips
Download or read book Plasma Treatment of Bulk Niobium Surfaces for SRF Cavities written by L. Phillips and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two types of electric discharges were used to demonstrate the validity of plasma surface treatment for superconducting radio-frequency (SRF) cavities. The experiments were performed on disc-shaped Nb samples and compared with identical samples treated with buffer chemical polishing (BCP) techniques. Surface analysis indicates comparable or superior properties of plasma-treated samples. These promising results are still preliminary and additional work is in progress.
Book Synopsis Roughness Analysis of Variously Polished Niobium Surfaces by :
Download or read book Roughness Analysis of Variously Polished Niobium Surfaces written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Niobium superconducting radio frequency (SRF) cavities have gained widespread use in accelerator systems. It has been shown that surface roughness is a determining factor in the cavities' effi ciency and maximum accelerating potential achievable through this technology. Irregularities in the surface can lead to spot heating, undesirable local electrical fi eld enhancement and electron multipacting. Surface quality is typically ensured through the use of acid etching in a Buffered Chemical Polish (BCP) bath and electropolishing (EP). In this study, the effects of these techniques on surface morphology have been investigated in depth. The surface of niobium samples polished using different combinations of these techniques has been characterized through atomic force microscopy (AFM) and stylus profi lometry across a range of length scales. The surface morphology was analyzed using spectral techniques to determine roughness and characteristic dimensions. Experimentation has shown that this method is a valuable tool that provides quantitative information about surface roughness at different length scales. It has demonstrated that light BCP pretreatment and lower electrolyte temperature favors a smoother electropolish. These results will allow for the design of a superior polishing process for niobium SRF cavities and therefore increased accelerator operating effi ciency and power.
Book Synopsis Plasma Treatment of Bulk Niobium Surface for SRF Cavities by :
Download or read book Plasma Treatment of Bulk Niobium Surface for SRF Cavities written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pulsed electric discharges were used to demonstrate the validity of plasma surface treatment of superconducting radio-frequency cavities. The experiments were performed on disc-shaped Nb samples and compared with identical samples treated with buffer chemical polishing techniques. The results of several standard surface analytical techniques indicate that plasma-treated samples have comparable or superior properties regarding the surface roughness and composition.
Book Synopsis Buffered Electrochemical Polishing of Niobium by :
Download or read book Buffered Electrochemical Polishing of Niobium written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The standard preparation of superconducting radio-frequency (SRF) cavities made of pure niobium include the removal of a 'damaged' surface layer, by buffered chemical polishing (BCP) or electropolishing (EP), after the cavities are formed. The performance of the cavities is characterized by a sharp degradation of the quality factor when the surface magnetic field exceeds about 90 mT, a phenomenon referred to as 'Q-drop'. In cavities made of polycrystalline fine grain (ASTM 5) niobium, the Q-drop can be significantly reduced by a low-temperature (≈ 120 C) 'in-situ' baking of the cavity if the chemical treatment was EP rather than BCP. As part of the effort to understand this phenomenon, we investigated the effect of introducing a polarization potential during buffered chemical polishing, creating a process which is between the standard BCP and EP. While preliminary results on the application of this process to Nb cavities have been previously reported, in this contribution we focus on the characterization of this novel electrochemical process by measuring polarization curves, etching rates, surface finish, electrochemical impedance and the effects of temperature and electrolyte composition. In particular, it is shown that the anodic potential of Nb during BCP reduces the etching rate and improves the surface finish.
Book Synopsis Surface Characterization of Nb Samples Electro-polished Together With Real Superconducting Radio-frequency Accelerator Cavities by :
Download or read book Surface Characterization of Nb Samples Electro-polished Together With Real Superconducting Radio-frequency Accelerator Cavities written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We report the results of surface characterizations of niobium (Nb) samples electropolished together with a single cell superconducting radio-frequency accelerator cavity. These witness samples were located in three regions of the cavity, namely at the equator, the iris and the beam-pipe. Auger electron spectroscopy (AES) was utilized to probe the chemical composition of the topmost four atomic layers. Scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray for elemental analysis (SEM/EDX) was used to observe the surface topography and chemical composition at the micrometer scale. A few atomic layers of sulfur (S) were found covering the samples non-uniformly. Niobium oxide granules with a sharp geometry were observed on every sample. Some Nb-O granules appeared to also contain sulfur.
Book Synopsis Surface Characterization of Nb Samples Electropolished Together with Real Superconducting Rf Accelerator Cavities by :
Download or read book Surface Characterization of Nb Samples Electropolished Together with Real Superconducting Rf Accelerator Cavities written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here, we report the results of surface characterizations of niobium (Nb) samples electropolished together with a single cell superconducting radio-frequency accelerator cavity. These witness samples were located in three regions of the cavity, namely at the equator, the iris and the beam-pipe. Auger electron spectroscopy (AES) was utilized to probe the chemical composition of the topmost four atomic layers. Scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray for elemental analysis (SEM/EDX) was used to observe the surface topography and chemical composition at the micrometer scale. A few atomic layers of sulfur (S) were found covering the samples non-uniformly. Niobium oxide granules with a sharp geometry were observed on every sample. Some Nb-O granules appeared to also contain sulfur.
Book Synopsis Advance in Vertical Buffered Electropolishing on Niobium for Particle Accelerators* by :
Download or read book Advance in Vertical Buffered Electropolishing on Niobium for Particle Accelerators* written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Niobium (Nb) is the most popular material that has been employed for making superconducting radio frequency (SRF) cavities to be used in various particle accelerators over the last couple of decades. One of the most important steps in fabricating Nb SRF cavities is the final chemical removal of 150 [mu]m of Nb from the inner surfaces of the SRF cavities. This is usually done by either buffered chemical polishing (BCP) or electropolishing (EP). Recently a new Nb surface treatment technique called buffered electropolishing (BEP) has been developed at Jefferson Lab. It has been demonstrated that BEP can produce the smoothest surface finish on Nb ever reported in the literature while realizing a Nb removal rate as high as 10 [mu]m/min that is more than 25 and 5 times quicker than those of EP and BCP(112) respectively. In this contribution, recent advance in optimizing and understanding BEP treatment technique is reviewed. Latest results from RF measurements on BEP treated Nb single cell cavities by our unique vertical polishing system will be reported.
Book Synopsis Research and Development for Electropolishing of Nb for ILC Accelerator Cavities by :
Download or read book Research and Development for Electropolishing of Nb for ILC Accelerator Cavities written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objectives of this project are to 1, Expand the scientific and technological understanding of the effect of post-treatment (electropolish, buffered chemical polish, low-temperature baking) on the surface of niobium; 2, Relate the knowledge to the performance of niobium superconducting radiofrequency accelerator cavities; and, 3, Thereby design and demonstrate an electropolish process that can be applied to complete cavities.
Book Synopsis Observation of Q-degradation in Superconducting Niobium Cavities Due to Cooldown Conditions by :
Download or read book Observation of Q-degradation in Superconducting Niobium Cavities Due to Cooldown Conditions written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis High Gradient Superconducting Niobium Cavities by :
Download or read book High Gradient Superconducting Niobium Cavities written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superconducting niobium cavities used in particle accelerators are limited in their rf performance by two phenomena: quench field levels below the theoretical limit of the material caused by defects, and field emission loading resulting from artificial contamination of the superconducting surfaces during surface treatment and assembly procedures. In recent years, the community involved in SRF technology developments has successfully improved cavity performances by applying advanced surface treatment methods such as chemical polishing, electropolishing, tumbling, high temperature heat treatment, high pressure rinsing, ''in situ'' high peak power processing, and clean room assembly procedures. In addition, improvements in the material properties such as thermal conductivity by ''solid state'' gettering'' and very strict QA methods, both in material inspection and during cavity fabrication, have resulted in cavity performance levels of E{sub acc} up to 40 MV/m in monocells and gradients in the vicinity of 30 MV/m in multicell structures at Q-values of (almost equal to) 101° at a temperature of 2K. More recently the fabrication of ''seamless'' cavities by spinning is being pursued with encouraging results. This process eliminates electron beam welds, which sometimes are the causes of performance degradations.
Book Synopsis Preliminary Results on "POLARIZED" Buffered Chemical Polishing of a Large Grain Niobium Cavity by :
Download or read book Preliminary Results on "POLARIZED" Buffered Chemical Polishing of a Large Grain Niobium Cavity written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In order to further understand the relation between the high-field Q-drop and the native oxide layer on the surface of SRF niobium cavities, we tried to alter the oxidation of niobium by applying a small voltage between a large-grain niobium cavity and a niobium rod inserted in the center, during buffered chemical polishing (BCP). The cavity RF test results at 1.7 K and 2.0 K did not show any major difference in the Q-drop behavior, compared to a standard BCP treatment. In one case, dark gray regions were visible inside the cavity and were responsible for additional losses, as seen with temperature maps. In order to better understand the electrochemical process occurring during the "polarized" BCP treatment, measurements of the polarization curve have been made on a cylindrical niobium sample, with a cylindrical niobium rod in the center.
