Vacuum Sealing Techniques

Partial Contents: 1. The Vacuum and Surrounding Space. The Vacuum. Interaction between the Surrounding Space and the Vacuum. Real and Virtual Leaks. 2. Permanent Seals. Prefabricated Vessels and Pipes. Metal to Metal Welding and Brazing. Glass to Glass (and quartz) Seals. 3. Semi-Permanent and Demountable Seals. Waxed Seals. Sealing with Paints and Plastics. Sealing with Epoxy Resins. 4. Transmission of the Electric Current through Seals. Selection Criteria for Electrical Lead -throughs. Permanent Lead-throughs. Demountable Lead-throughs. 5. The Transmission of Motion through Seals. Mechanical Transmission. Magnetic Transmission. Actuation by Heat Transfer or Electric Current. 6. Seals used in the Transfer of Materials. Seals for the Transfer of Gates. Transfer of Liquids through Seals. Transfer of Solids through Seals. 7. Seals Used in Transmitting Radiation. Windows. Window Sealing Techniques.