Atomic Carbon Sublimation Source SUKO-A

SUKO-A

Atomic Carbon Sublimation Source

 

SUKO 40
SUKO-A 40 Atomic Carbon Sublimation Source on DN40CF (O.D. 2.75") flange

  • Thermal sublimation of atomic carbon

  • Refractory metal tube filament filled with ultrapure carbon

  • Only pyrolytic graphite and tantalum parts in hot area

  • Water-cooled power feedthrough

  • Cooling shroud and shutter optionally available

  • Compatible with UHV analysis systems and MBE growth chambers

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The Carbon Sublimation Source SUKO-A provides pure, highly reactive atomic carbon with a vast majority of C1 instead of the large percentage of C2 and C3 clusters (~75%) that are naturally released during the sublimation of graphite.

The extraordinary filament consists of a refractory metal tube, filled with carbon. At temperatures above 1800°C, carbon diffuses through the tube and sublimates from its outer surface. The tube itself acts like a filter, letting only atomic carbon pass.

The University of Jena patented this technique in collaboration with Dr. Eberl MBE-Komponenten GmbH. Several publications dealing with the Atomic Carbon Sublimation Source SUKO-A  have already been published. They are listed  in section References / List of Publications.

Disturbing outgassing of undesirable material is effectively prevented by the proven design of the SUKO-A, using solely pyrolytic graphite around the filament.

The power feedthrough is water-cooled and process safe without any water or vacuum welding seam.

Direct heating of the filament by a DC power supply enables reliable and easy handling.

Appearance and dimensions of the SUKO-A are similar to the well-proven standard Carbon Sublimation Source SUKO. In fact, with a few spare parts users can convert every existing SUKO source into a SUKO-A, and vice versa, in their own laboratory.

The SUKO-A is available in two sizes, on either DN40CF (O.D. 2.75") or DN63CF (O.D. 4.5") flange. It can be easily mounted into common UHV analysis systems or MBE growth chambers.

Cooling shroud and shutter, highly recommended for the majority of applications, are optionally available.

 SUKO-A assembly

Main parts of the SUKO-A assembly

 

The following table shows the required electrical power and typical flux rates at 100 mm working distance of the currently available SUKO-A models.

Source type Mounting flange Electrical power Carbon flux
SUKO-A 40 DN40CF (O.D. 2.75") 500 W 0.1 nm/min
SUKO-A 63 DN63CF (O.D. 4.5") 1000 W 0.5 nm/min

 

Technical data
Mounting flange
 DN40CF (O.D. 2.75") or DN63CF (O.D. 4.5")
Dimensions in vacuum L=250-400 mm, D=36 or D=55 mm
Filament type refractory metal tube filled with carbon
Filament shielding filament completely shielded with PG parts
Thermocouple W5%Re/W26%Re (type C)
Bakeout temperature max. 250°C
Operation temperature max. filament temperature 2300°C
Electrical contacts water-cooled (4x Swagelok fitting connection O.D. 6 mm); water flow min. 30 l/h
Cooling separate water (or LN2) cooling shroud
Options integrated rotary shutter (S)

 

Dimensions

Schematic drawing SUKO Schematic drawing of the Atomic Carbon Sublimation Source SUKO-A

(drawing shows SUKO-A 40)

 

Specific data

For general information on CF mounting flanges see Flange and Gasket dimensions.

[mm] / [mm] [W] / [A] [nm/min] Product code
SUKO-A 40 - LxxxD36 500 / 75 0.1 PS 20-76
SUKO-A 63 - S - LxxxD55 1000 / 110 0.5 PS 20-120
* rotary shutter possible on same flange
** maximum growth rate at 100mm distance
*** specify UHV length L with order

 

Product code:

e.g. SUKO-A 63-S-L300D55

is an atomic carbon sublimation source on DN63 CF-flange with shutter, in-vacuum length 300mm and diameter 55mm.