CE1859 Cerium Hexaboride Sheet (CeB6 Sheet)

Cerium Hexaboride Sheet Description

Cerium Hexaboride Sheet is a component crafted from cerium hexaboride (CeB6), celebrated for its distinctive properties, especially its capacity to emit electrons through thermionic emission when exposed to heat. Engineered to deliver dependable and efficient electron beams, the Cerium Hexaboride Disc finds its niche in cutting-edge technological applications that require top-tier electron emission performance. Revered for its thermionic attributes, stability, and adeptness in achieving high brightness, CeB6 disc significantly enhances electron microscopy resolution.

Cerium Hexaboride Sheet Specification

Prototyping service also available for other ceramics material

Alumina
Aluminum Nitride
Boron Nitride
Silicon Carbide
Silicon Nitride
Zirconia

Cerium Hexaboride Sheet Applications

Used to coat some high-current hot cathodes
* Electron microscopes such as SEM, TEM
* X-ray tubes
* Electron lithography
* Electron beam welding

Cerium Hexaboride Sheet Packing

Cerium Hexaboride Sheet is tagged and labeled externally to ensure efficient identification and quality control. Great care is taken to avoid any damage which might be caused during storage or transportation.

Cerium Hexaboride Sheet FAQs

Q1: What is a Cerium Hexaboride Sheet?

Answer: A Cerium Hexaboride (CeB₆) sheet is a flat, thin piece made from cerium hexaboride, a material known for its exceptional electron emission properties, high melting point, and chemical stability. These sheets are used in various high-tech and industrial applications.

Q2: What are the common applications of Cerium Hexaboride Sheets?

Answer: Common applications include use as thermionic emitters in electron microscopes, electron beam lithography systems, X-ray sources, and other devices requiring efficient electron emission. They are also used in high-temperature components and specialized coatings.

Q3: Why is Cerium Hexaboride preferred for electron emission applications?

Answer: CeB₆ is preferred due to its low work function, high electron emission efficiency, and stability at high temperatures, making it ideal for generating consistent electron beams in high-vacuum conditions.