In applications with extreme temperatures and pressures, severe chemistry, mixed phase fluids, and ASME BPE sanitary requirements, Alicat flow and pressure instruments benefit from pairing with Equilibar® regulators and valves. Equilibar back pressure regulators (BPRs) and flow control valves (FCVs) offer stable control across an extremely wide range of flow rates, with models offering control of Cv […]
Atomic layer deposition (ALD) is a subset of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) which uses cyclical deposition cycles. Unlike other types of CVD in which reactions are continuous, ALD reactions take place in separate steps so that deposition layers can be controlled more precisely, even to single-atomic layer thicknesses. Whereas other CVD techniques determine layer thickness […]
In 2020, the lab-grown diamond market reached 19.3 billion dollars and by 2030 it is projected to reach about 49.9 billion. Lab-grown diamonds are safer, more environmentally friendly, and cheaper to produce than are mined diamonds. The main methods for lab-grown diamond manufacturing are HPHT and CVD. Although HPHT developed prior to CVD, it is […]
Plasma, the 4th state of matter, makes up a remarkable 99% of all mass in the universe, including stars and lightning. Cold plasma, sometimes called non-thermal plasma or non-equilibrium plasma, is a special type of plasma. While other molecular and atomic constituents remain near room temperature, cold plasma is made at ambient conditions when electron […]
Single-use bioreactors (SUBs) offer key advantages over reusable bioreactors, including increased sterility and subsequently simpler and faster changeover between batches or campaigns. After the product is removed from the bioreactor, the user can remove the SUB bag from its holding container and dispose of it (generally via incineration). The new vessel can then be installed […]
Cryogens are substances that liquefy at or below 120 K under standard pressure (760 Torr). They are commonly used in applications to keep liquefied substances at extremely cold temperatures, including cryopreservation, rocket propulsion, and medical imaging. Two of the most well-know cryogens are liquid nitrogen and helium. Liquid nitrogen is commonly used for cold storage […]
Aerospace development and testing applications often require high flow rates to pressurize large volumes. One example is in gas reservoirs, where the reservoir must be pressurized prior to conducting high-speed aerodynamic tests. Application requirements A customer approached Alicat looking to pressurize a 200 L gas reservoir to 1000 PSIG. The gas held in the reservoir […]
Alicat has the opportunity to work with all kinds of engineers and scientists pushing the boundaries of science and technology in aerospace applications. Projects include improving pilot safety, putting satellites into space, launching rockets, and much more. Our goal is to understand each customer’s distinct application requirements and find the perfect mass flow or pressure […]
Placing pressure control devices upstream of the chamber in vacuum coating applications saves time, cost, and increases accuracy in vacuum deposition tools.
One of our customers needed a way to control the pressure in a reaction chamber between -200 to +200 cmH2O. While the customer’s building had an ample supply of compressed air, they had no vacuum source. Without suction, they were unable to reach negative gauge pressures. They reached out to Alicat in search of a […]