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MESURES de DEGAZAGE G.Vandoni , CERN. Definitions, Units Some theory and phenomenology with some tentative explanation Methods of measurement: Throughput conductance modulation two path Pressure rate-of-rise (accumulation) Coupling throughput and accumulation Total mass loss - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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MESURES de DEGAZAGE
G.Vandoni, CERN
Definitions, UnitsSome theory and phenomenology with some tentative explanationMethods of measurement:
Throughputconductance modulationtwo path
Pressure rate-of-rise (accumulation)Coupling throughput and accumulationTotal mass lossTPD-TDS
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Definitions
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“[Intrinsic] Outgassing rate is the instantaneous net amount of gas leaving the material per unit time.”
AVS 9.1-1964 Reporting of Outgassing Data
Measured outgassing rate is the difference between intrinsic outgassing rate and the rate of readsorption of the surfaces in the test chamber.
Depending on sticking s, the desorbed gas may re-absorb on the vessel or the sample itself after multiple collisions.
sample
vacuum vessel
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Definitions
fr. Dégazage
eng. Outgassing: spontaneous, thermal
eng. Degassing: (particle or thermally) induced
Dégazage thermique
Dégazage induit
fr. eng. Désorption: release of adsorbed molecules as the result of the impact of particles or by thermal energy
Outgassing: spontaneous evolution of gas from a solid or a liquid in a vacuum
Outgassing flux is the quantity of gas leaving the surface per unit time at a specified time t after the start of evacuation
Degassing: deliberate removal of gas from a solid or liquid in vacuum as the result of the impact of molecules, electrons, ions, photons, or by heating.
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Glossary
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p : pressure po : pressure at time to pu: pressure at time ∞
S : pumping speed Seff : effective (at the vessel entrance) pumping speed
A : surface area, effective (macroscopic)
V : volume of the vacuum vessel
Q: outgassing rate, total, i.e., gas released per unit time (should read ) Q
q: surface specific outgassing rate, total, i.e., gas released per unit time and unit surface (should read ) q
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Units of gas quantity
p.V= energy! To use [pV] as a gas quantity, one must declare at which T.Q may be measured in [Watt]
kB [kB units] (1/kBT) at 296 K [1/kBT units]
1.38 x 10-23 Pa.m3 K-1 2.45 x 1020 (Pa.m3)-1
1.38 x 10-22 mbar.l.K-1 2.45 x 1019 (mbar.l)-1
1.04 x 10-22 torr.l.K-1 3.3 x 1019 (torr.l)-1
R [R units] RT at 296 K [RT units]
8.31 Pa m3 K-1 mol-1 2.46 x 103 Pa m3 mol-1
83.1 mbar l K-1 mol-1 2.46 x 104 mbar l mol-1
62.4 torr l K-1 mol-1 1.85 x 104 torr l mol-1
mol
ecul
esm
oles
TRNTkNVp molB
N number of moleculesNmol number of moles, i.e., of batches of 6.02 x 1023 molecules ABNkR
RTdt
dNTkdtdN
dtpVdQ mol
B )(
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Units of outgassing rates
To From
10-3 7.5 x 10-4 2.5 x 1016 4.1 x 10-8
103 0.75 2.5 x 1019 4.1 x 10-5
1330 1.33 3.3 x 1019 5.4 x 10-5
4.1 x 10-17 4.1 x 10-20 3.1 x 10-20 1.66 x 10-24
2.4 x 107 2.4 x 104 1.9 x 104 6.02 x 1023
Conversion from pV to N or Nmol at 296K*
* standard AMBIENT temperature (and pressure) SATP: 296K ± 3Kstandard temperature and pressure STP: 273.15K
NA
timeATRN
timeATkN
timeAVp
AQq molB
q surface specific outgassing rate
Q total outgassing rateA sample surface
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Gas quantity to mass
Gas flux [mbar.l. s-1] mass loss rate [g s-1]
If gas species not known, Mmol=28g and outgassing data in nitrogen equivalent.
Nmol
Mmol : molecular weight of the gasmolMRTpVM
molMRT
dtdM
dtpVdQ )(
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Why measure outgassing rates
In absence of leaks, the total outgassing rate Q at time t and the applied pumping speed S determine the pressure in the system at time t.
S can be varied by ~ 3 orders of magnitude: 1 to 1000 l.s-1
Q may vary by > 10 orders of magnitude: 10-5 to 10-15 mbar.l.s-1cm-2
Sound design of a vacuum system requires knowledge and limitation of Q
pu ultimate pressure (at ∞ time)
*Strictly, (1) is valid only in a volume where gas evolves from surfaces and flows due to pumping: not where large T differences exist.
upSQp
upStQtp )()(
(1)*
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Typical outgassing ratesMaterial mbar l s-1 cm-2 molecules s-1 cm-2
Neoprene, non-baked, @10h 10-5 (H2O) 3.3 x 1014
Viton, non-baked, @10h 10-7 (H2O) 3.3 1012
Viton, baked 5 x 10-10 (H2O) 1 x 1010
Unbaked stainless steel @10h 3 x 10-10 (H2O) 6.6 x 109
Baked stainless steel (150oC, 24h) 3 x 10-12 (H2) 6.6 x 107
Vacuum fired stainless steel, 4 cycles 300oC, 24h
10-14 (H2) 6.6 x 105
Baked OFS Copper (200oC, 24h) 10-14 (H2) 6.6 x 105
Ti-Zr-V activated at 180oC (24h) <10-16 (CH4) <3.3 x 103
Ti-Zr-V activated at 180oC (24h) ≈10-18 (Kr) ≈ 30
mbar l s-1 molecules s-1 Bayard-Alpert gauge, SVT, W filament ≈ 10-9 (CO, CO2,H2) ≈ 3 x 1010
B-A gauge SVT, thoriated filament ≈ 10-10 (CO, CO2,H2) ≈ 3 x 109
QMS Inficon 10-8 ÷ 10-10 3 x 1011 ÷ 3 x 109
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Gas specific outgassing rates
Gas Al Cu St.steel Be
H2 7 x 10-12 1.4 x 10-11 7 x 10-12 1.4 x 10-11
CH4 5 x 10-13 5 x 10-13 5 x 10-13 1 x 10-12
CO 5 x 10-12 1 x 10-12 5 x 10-12 1 x 10-11
CO2 5 x 10-13 2.5 x 10-13 5 x 10-13 1 x 10-12
H2O 3 x 10-10 3 x 10-10 3 x 10-10 6 x 10-10
Gas Al Cu St.steel Be
H2 5 x 10-13 1 x 10-12 5 x 10-13 1 x 10-12
CH4 5 x 10-15 5 x 10-15 5 x 10-15 1 x 10-14
CO 1 x 10-14 1 x 10-14 1 x 10-14 2 x 10-14
CO2 1 x 10-14 5 x 10-15 1 x 10-14 2 x 10-14
H2O 1 x 10-14 <1 x 10-15 1 x 10-14 2 x 10-14
Metals, unbaked, at 10h [torr.l.s-1.cm-2]
Metals, baked, at 50h [torr.l.s-1.cm-2]
CAUTION: Design values circulating at CERN, no reference
Dominant
Dominant3 ordersof magnitude
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Pumpdown: effect of outgassing on p(t)In a “perfect” vacuum vessel of volume V, pumped with constant pumping speed S, if p(t) is the pressure at time t, without leaks, permeation or outgassing:
3
Pres
sure
time
10-4
10-5
10-6
1 2 4 5 6 7
ln p versus t
pumpedQSpdtdpV
Volume depletion t
VSpp oideal lnln
tnkpreal lnln
with 0.5n1.2 n
real ktp
tVS
oideal epp
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Pumpdown: effect of outgassing on p(t)In a “perfect” vacuum vessel of volume V, pumped with constant pumping speed S, if p(t) is the pressure at time t, without leaks, permeation or outgassing:
pumpedQSpdtdpV
Volume depletion t
VSpp oideal lnln
tnkpreal lnln
nreal ktp
tVS
oideal epp
Pres
sure
time
10-4
10-5
10-6
1 10 100 1000
ln(p) versus ln(t)
ntqtq 1)(
At constant pumping speed S, this is also the time dependence of q
where q1 is the specific outgassing rate after 1 unit time (1h) pumping
n ~1 for metallic unbaked surfaces~0.5 for elastomers Knowing q1h (or q10h)extrapolate
with 0.5n1.2
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Outgassing rate time evolution
Type I, unbaked metals
Type II, plastics
Type III, plastics ottetq /)(
Let’s go for some insight into outgassing time evolution…
2/1)( ttq n=1/2
1)( ttq n=1
10-9
10-8
10-7
10-6
10-5
1 10
NB: For baked metals, q(t) goes with n~0.5 on a short timescale and with exp(-t/to) on a long timescale.Of course, on a very different absolute range…
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Phenomena behind outgassing
Surface:Adsorption
chemisorption/ physisorptionDesorption
Bulk:(Dissociation and) PermeationDiffusion
Molecules deposited while exposed at atmospheric pressure desorb under vacuum.(Dissociation) and diffusion of atomic species in the near surface, through microcracks and the oxyde layer.Diffusion from the bulk of atomic H, trapped during manufacturing process, recombination at the surface and desorption as H2.Permeation through thin walls and elastomeric seals.
Outgassing:Combination of all these!
All relatively well understood and modeled:It’s their combination which is not easy to understand!
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Surface bondingE
zEb
zo
Eb
E
zzo
PhysisorptionVan der Waals
Eb~6-40kJ/mole, 0.06-0.4 eV/moleculezo~2-4ÅCoverage: ~ multilayer
ChemisorptionElectron sharing
Eb~40-1000kJ/mole, 0.4-10eV/moleculezo~1.5ÅCoverage ~ 1 monolayer
Eth=kT=0.026eV at 300K
Real surface: multitude of adsorption sites, hence of binding energies
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Dynamical description
E
zEb
zo
Simplified treatment (Frenkel 1924):In a potential well of depth Eb, , the molecule vibrates with characteristic frequency ~ n=kT/h~1013 s-1 . Frequency of attempts to overcome the potential barrier and break free from the surface.
Probability that fluctuation in thermal energy is ≥Eb: exp(-Eb/kT)
Boltzmann factor
Probability per unit time that a molecule will desorb:
)/exp(1)/exp(0
0 kTEkTE bb
n
Frequency of attempts
Probability to get free in 1 attempt
Average time of stay:
)/exp(10/1 13 kTEb
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Time of stay: binding energy
Eb [kJ/mol]
Eb [eV]
a
6 0.06 1.2 x 10-12 s
15 0.16 5 x 10-11 s
40 0.41 1.2 x 10-6 s
60 0.62 5.5 x0-3 s
80 0.83 15 s
90 0.93 15 min
95 0.98 2 h
100 1.04 8 x 104 s ~ 1 d
120 1.24 2 x 108 s ~ 10 years
150 1.55 7 x 1013 s ~ 20,000 years
Dependence of stay time on binding energy at room temperature
1eV~97kJ/mole
)/exp(10/1 13 kTEba The stronger Eb, or the lower T, the longer
the average time of stay (sojourn time)
kT at room temperature: 0.025eV
physisorption
weak chemisorption
strong chemisorption
.
.
.
.
Neither very short nor very long times bother us.
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Time of stay: temperature
)/exp(10/1 13 kTEba
T [K]
a
77 1041 s
295 15 s
300 1 ms
Typical binding energy of H2O: 80kJ/mole, 0.8eV
Effect of temperature on stay time
We still don’t know why q(t)~t-n, but we may recognize several features of desorption, which then determine changes in outgassing rates:
Effect of temperature: cryopumping, bakeoutQuantities and coverages: q ≤ 1ML (by stay time)Binding energies
Bridge between microscopic view and macroscopic observation
TPD-TDS
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Unbaked metals: t-1
Starting from the surface physics vision, several models have been attempted to explain the t-1 behaviour and relative independence from treatments, history, composition: superposition of isotherms, surface and sub-surface diffusion through micropores in the oxyde layer…
2cmslmbar
][103)(
9
httqfor standard rugosityA
B Dominated by H2O , chemisorbed at the first 1÷2 layers~ binding energy 85-90 kJ/mol, stay time [min-hr]
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Diffusion limited desorption
d
Some initial concentration of gas is trapped in a slab of finite dimension d.
The concentration of this gas is zero at the border of the slab.
The gas will get out of the solid progressively, because of concentration gradient and gradually empty the slab.
Vacuum
Vacuum
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Diffusion: polymers and baked metalsFick’s laws
dxdcDq
Flux ~concentration gradient
ttxc
xtxcD
),(),(2
2
Conservation of mass
Limit at small timesDdt /025.0 2
Limit at long timesDdt /025.0 2
Concentration decays quickly close to the boundaries of the solid, remaining fairly constant in the bulk of the slab.Outgassing rate:
Concentration may be considered as uniform in the slab of material. It decreases exponentially with time, with time constant d2/p2DOutgassing rate:
ttq 121
dx
tddcDq
),2
(deg
ottq /exp “Volume depletion”
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Water solubility: 0.1 to 0.5 wt.% (4.4 to 22x1019 molecules/cm3)
10 to 50 times larger than the H total content in as
produced austenitic stainless steel
Water diffusivity at RT: 5 x 10-9 cm2 s-1
2000 times larger than that reported for H in austenitic
stainless steel.
* After G.Mensitieri et al., J.Appl.Polym.Sci., 37, 381, (1989)
10-9
10-8
10-7
10-6
2.6 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8
H2O diffusivity in PEEK *
Diffu
sivity
[cm
2 s-1
]
1000/T [K]
RT
Outgassing rate of polymers is known to be much higher than that of metals. Two reasons explain this phenomenon: a polymer contains much more gases than a metal, and the gas mobility in polymers is orders of magnitude larger than in metals. Example
O COO
[ ]n
PEEK
Courtesy P.Chiggiato
Outgassing of Polymers
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Outgassing rate of materials
Type I, metals1)( ttq
Type II, plastics2/1)( ttq
Type III, plastics ottetq /)(
Time dependence1)( ttq Determined by H2O desorption2/1)( ttq Bulk diffusion rate limited
ottetq /)( Volume depletion
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Outgassing measurement methods
Methode par debit Methode par accumulation
Methode par double pesee
p
C
Sp
Q p Qb
Qs
22 21
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Throughput method
p
C
Sp
Q sample
known conductance
pump
Total or partial pressure gauge
10-7
10-6
10-5
0.0001
100 1000 104 105
Out
gass
ing
(mba
r.l.s
-1)
Time (s)
BlankQ231Q244
y = 0.14 * x (̂-1.02)y = 0.12 * x (̂-1.00)y = 0.09 * x (̂-1.08)
Qv determined by a blank run, with pv(t) the blank pumpdown curve.
In steady state (after an equilibration time):
effSQp
effStQtp )()(
Qs sample outgassingQv vessel outgassingvs QQQ
Outgassing rate:Calculated from raw data, by subtracting pressure readings at corresponding times:
)()()( tptptp v
AS sample’s surface
Sample outgassing rates
effh A
hpSq
)10(10
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Throughput method: choice of COrifice: chamfered edge, conical section transmission a=1±0.00001 (see K.F.Poulter 1973)Conductance is then:
80o
A
The area of C is chosen as a function of the expected outgassing rate and taking the error sources into account.
A
Sp
Q
pout
pIf C«Sp, i.e. Sp>50C, then Seff≈C
B If C too small w.r. to s.AS, readsorption on the vessel’s walls will fake the measurement and result in estimated Q too small.
AS sample area, s sticking coeff for evolved gases
2
2cm inAslMRTAC
mol
]/[8.112
effout pSpC(pQ )
C C >10x gauge pumping speed
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Sensitivity limits -1-
Detection limit of outgassing rate: >25% of background
Baked, stainless steel spherical vessel 2112103 cmslmbarqv
lV 10 19106 slmbarQv
Gauge outgassing, W filament
1910 slmbarQgauge
Background pressure
mbarpbkg10107 19107 slmbarQbkg
Bkg outgassing
19min 108.1 slmbarQ
H2 outgassing
110 slSeff
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Sensitivity limits -2-
Detection limit of outgassing rate: >25% of background
Baked, vacuum fired stainless steel spherical vessel
211410 cmslmbarqv
Gauge outgassing, thoriated filament
11010 slmbarQgauge
110102.1 slmbarQbkgBkg outgassing
111min 103 slmbarQ
Gauge outgassing dominates
H2 outgassing
lV 10 111102.2 slmbarQv
110 slSeff
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Effect of reasdorption
The vessel and the sample itself, readsorb the outgassed flux.
Measured outgassing rate is not intrinsic outgassing grate.
im QQ
cminAslsAm
RTsASA ]/[8.112
SA re-pumping speed
A re-pumping surface s sticking coefficient
Due to readsorption, measurement will “miss” a part of the intrinsic outgassing flux.
Remember:H2O sticking s=10-3 at room temperature
H2O outgassing
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Reasdorption in the throughput method
2cmin]/[8.112
AslsAm
RTsASA
SA re-pumping speed
Seff effective applied pumping speed, typically 10l/s
Relevant parameterSeff / SA p
C=Seff
Q
The gas released by the sample is not entirely evacuated. A fraction of it is reabsorbed by sample or vessel
eff
AeffeffA S
SpSSSpQ 1)(int
effm pSQ
eff
A
m SS
1int
Sticking s=10-3 (H2O) at 20oCC=1cm2
3int mQ
Q
A A/Seff
[cm2] 1 10-2 10-3 10-4
1 1 2 1 1 110 10 11 1.1 1 1
100 100 101 2 1.1 12345 2345 2346 24 3 1.2 10l vessel +100cm2 sample
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Error introduced by gauge
Outgassing of gauge:Contribution to Q
Pumping effect of gauge:Contribution to S
thoriated W filament
W filamentIonic pumping Ions are trapped at the collector and are removed from the gas phase as neutrals; and may be buried by implantation. Affects all gases including noble gases. ~10-2 l/s
Chemical pumpingReaction or cracking at the hot filament. Dissociation of H2O, CnH2n, H2. Does not affect monoatomic gases
Thoria coated filaments have lower temperature, hence lower S. ~1 l/s
Error relevant for H2, when vessel background becomes comparable
-1slmbar 910gaugeQ
-1slmbar 1010gaugeQ
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Fisher-Mommsen dome
Fisher-Mommsen dome, used for Pumping speed measurements
more generally permits a precise quantification of gas flux via pressure difference measurement:
E. Fischer, H. Mommsen, Vacuum 17, 309 (1967)
The Fisher Mommsen dome has geometry, dimensions and position of the gauge such that measured pressures are identical to those measurable in the ideal case.
Thermodynamically, p is defined only in an enclosed system at equilibrium. To approach isotropy, we need a “infinite volume” dome, and gauges far from the pump. The gauge should then measure a isotropic, Maxwellian gas distribution. The inlet C and pump S should have a negligible effect on the distribution.
)( 12 ppCQ
…or how to reduce error due to pressure anisotropy
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Throughput - Conductance modulationA method to get rid of the measurement error in S and the differential error of 2 gauges
p
Q, Sp should not vary while the conductance is varied (Pp should remain constant).
Involves ratios and not absolute valuesIndependent of Sp
21,CCC 21,SSS 21, ppp SppQ pump
CSS p
111
constCQp
p
1/Cp1-p2
Slope Q
21
11CC
K.Terada et al, J.Vac.Sci.Technol. A7 (189) 2397
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Throughput - Conductance modulation
R.P.Henry, Le Vide, No 82 (1959) 226; Le Vide No 144 (1969) 316
Variable stop of a aerial photography camera, embedded in a gate valve:C varies between 3.5 and 173 l/s/
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Two path method
QVb
Va Q1
Q2p1
p2
G1
to pump
CG2
sample chamber
Va open Vb closed
conventional throughput method
Va closed Vb open
A
B
Needs only G1.G2 used just for concomitant, conventional throughput method
CPPQ AAA )( 21
CPPQ BBB )( 21
P2A = P2B constant! determined by Q+Q1+Q2 and S.
CPPCPPCPPQQQ BABBAABA )()()( 112121
K.Saito, Y.Sato et al. Vacuum 47, (1996) 749
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Two path method
Vb
Va Qa
Qbp1
p2
G1
to pump
CG2
Systematic errorsSmall difference between 2 pumping paths is seeked: outgassing rate of apparatus outside test chamber must be kept as low as possible. • Va, Vb all metal• Connection pipes to Va, Vb: short• Gas flux qp from valves and connecting pipes measured by blank, with 2-path method.
blank flanges
Single gauge method!Used for very low outgassing rates: by differential measurement, X-ray limit and outgassing of gauge are cancelled out.
cancels constant systematic errorBA PP 11
C=6 l/s, Qmin10-14 mbar.l/s.cm2
K.Saito, Y.Sato et al. Vacuum 47, (1996) 749
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Two path method
K.Saito, Y.Sato et al. Vacuum 47, (1996) 749
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Pressure(-rate-of)-rise methodThe system is pumped down to po. At time to, the system is suddenly isolated from the pumps. Pressure begins to rise.
The rate of rise dp/dt is highest at the instant of isolation.It will gradually decrease to zero when outgassing rate and surface readsorption + gauge pumping balance each other.
Pumpdown may be resumed by opening the isolation valve, before the pressure has increased significantly (e.g. less than x 3).
sb
Bo
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QQQ
dtdP
TkVtQ
dtdN
o
)(
VtQtQTk
dtdp osob
Btt o
)()(
p Qb
Qs p
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Error sources
Pumping action of the gaugeNon-pumping gauges: spinning rotor, capacitance diaphragmIf a hot-cathode ionization gauge is used, reduce electron current and choose a low-temperature filamentSwitch gauge on and off intermittently
Background outgassing from the vacuum vessel, the gauges, the isolation valveLimit background by choosing all-metal isolation valveApply a reproducible venting procedure, take measurement at the same time
Readsorption on the sample and the vessel’s walls
To be significant, QS ≥ 0.25 × QB
Example:Baked spherical vessel, V=10l, qv=3.10-12 mbar l /s.cm2 Area=2245cm2, → QB = 6.7.10-9 mbar.l/s→ QS ≥ 1.7.10-9 mbar.l/s → with a sample of 100cm2, qS ≥ 1.7.10-11 mbar l /s.cm2
Very practical if the outgassing sample is the vessel itself
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p
t
tVQTkptp Bo )(
p Qb
Qs
Pressure rise may be followed for a long period of time (sometimes even ~30days). To minimize gauges’ pumping, gauges can be switched on/off intermittently. If Q=constant, then p(t)=linear without repumping
no re
pum
ping
repumping
Measurement of H2 outgassing in a baked and vacuum fired stainless steel vessel show a linear increase of p(t): This demonstrates that H2 does not reabsorb on stainless steel.
P.A.Redhead, J.Vac.Sci.Technol.A 14(4) 1996
In the case of H2 outgassing, the error is then only due to gauge pumping.
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Accumulation + throughput methodExtends the limits of the throughput method to lowest outgassing rates
Limits the effect of the gaugeLimits the effect of the system’s outgassing
The sample is in a separate vessel. After pumpdown, the sample vessel is isolated and gas is accumulated for a time ta.At time ta the leak valve is opened. Pressure evolves as shown below.
measuring dome
ta t
p
tt
teffbsaa
a
dttpSGGtG )()(
G total evolved gas quantity (not rate!)
ta may be very long!
QbQsp
S
Seff
small volume no gauge variable leak
valve
accumulation dome
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Accumulation + throughput method
ta
I(ta)
measured for different ta
tt
t aa
a
tIdttp )()(
Linear regression of I(ta) versus ta: slope gives Q
tt
teffaaa
a
dttpStQtG )()(
Limitation: repumping during ta. For gases which are not reabsorbed and when the test vessel is the sample, very high sensitivity may be reached.Ex. ~30 molecules.s-1.cm-2, Kr trapped during production by sputtering and evolving from NEG
measuring dome
QbQsp
S
Seff
accumulation dome
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Mass (or Weight) loss method
sample
cooling platecollector chamber
separation plate
heated sample chamber and plug (Cu)
125 oC
collector plate25 oC
10-6mbar Simultaneous measure of
Total Mass Loss
Collected Volatile Condensable MaterialsQuantity outgassed at 125oC and condensed on collector at 25oCWater Vapor RegainedMass of H2O vapor regained after reconditioning, upon exposure to 50% humidity.
oo
o mm
mmTML %
On a laboratory microbalance, a sample and its containing boat (Cu) is weighed.A collector plate is also weighed.The sample is put in a vacuum vessel, evacuated at 10-6mbar, then heated at 125oC for 24hAfter this time, the sample and the collector are weighed again.
ASTM standard E-595-07 NASA database outgassing.nasa.gov
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Mass (or Weight) loss methodASTM standard test method E-595-07, based on apparatus developed at NASA
PROCEDURE:Conditioning (50% humidity, 23oC, 24h)Weighing of sample / Weighing of collectorEvacuation at 10-6mbar, keep at 125oC for 24h/ Venting with dry inert gasRapid (<2min) weighing of sample/Weighing of collector
QUANTITIES and PrecisionSample weight ~ 100 to 300mgBalance precision: ±1mgTheoretical limit precision: 0.002 %
Possible bias and mitigationCleanliness of manipulationInhomogeneity of sample Control collectors are used to check cross contamination or poor technique: it these detect more than 50mg, the measure is discarded
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TML system at CERN
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Mass loss method
At NASA, rate of weight loss was measured continuously, by weighing under vacuum
Podlaseck et al, Trans 9th AVS Symp (1962) 320
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Temperature Programmed Desorption
Complementary technique to overcome sensitivity limitations of previous methods.Adapted to fundamental studies of interaction between gases and surfaces.
Thermal Desorption (Spectroscopy)
Temperature Programmed Desorption or Thermal Desorption Spectroscopy is a standard surface science technique which has been used to provide information on the binding energies of atomic and molecular species adsorbed on a solid surface.
Requires knowledge or assumptions on the underlying physical modelVery useful on “simplified” systems, as usual in surface physics: monocrystals, few absorbed species, well-controlled preparation conditions.
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Temperature Pgrogrammed Desorption
sam
ple
QMS
Partial pressures are measured versus T
Provides information on binding energy of atoms and molecules on surfaces
Probability of desorption~ frequency of attempts no, Boltzmann factor, function of coverage f(q). dqm/dt is rate of desorption=probability of desorption x number of molecules in monolayer nm
Assumption: desorption rate of an adsorbate is to its measured partial pressure. This condition is rigorous only if pumping speed > rate of desorption.
Ed desorption activation energy
TkE
dtd
B
dno
m expqnq
tCdtdT
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TPD-TDS
Analysis: rewrite Polanyi-Wigner equation
Arrhenius plot: Plot ln(dqm/dt ) versus 1/T, obtain a straight line with
slope -Ed/kB intercept ln(no) +n.ln(qm)
TkEn
dtd
B
dmo
m qnq lnlnln
TkE
dtd
B
dno
m expqnq
Leading edge analysis: use only <5% of desorption trace, such that qm is ~ constant.
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Conclusion
Pressure rate-of-rise
Throughput
Mass loss
Gauge pumping speed, readsorption, gauge and background outgassing, are all sources of error in outgassing rate measurements.
Care must be taken and case-by-case analysis, together with some knowledge of the adsorption, diffusion, outgassing physics is required to chose the best configuration.
Two-path
Conductance modulation
Accumulation + throughput
Temperature Programmed Desorption – Thermal Desorption Spectroscopy
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Bibliography and Acknowledgements
I am heartily grateful to P.Chiggiato for guiding me through the meanders of outgassing phenomenology, theory and measurement
Recommended practices for measuring and reporting outgassing dataP.A.Redhead, J.Vac.Sci.Technol. A20, 1667 (2002)
Outgassing of vacuum materials IR.J.Elsey, Vacuum 25 (7) 299 (1975)
Outgassing of vacuum materials IIR.J.Elsey, Vacuum 25 (8) 347 (1975)
P.Chiggiato, CAS 2006 Lecture, in pdf.
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Further reading
Measurement system for low outgassing materials by switching between two pumping pathsK.Saito et al, Vacuum 47, 749 (1996)
Accuracy of the conductance modulation method for the measurement of pumping speed and outgassing rateY.Tuzi, Vacuum 41, 2004 (1990)
Effects of readsorption on outgassing rate measurementsP.A.Redhead, J.Vac.Sci.Technol. A14, 2599 (1996)
Monte-Carlo computation on molecular flow in pumping speed test domesE.Fischer, H.Mommsen, ISR-VAC (1966)
Outgassing database NASA:http://www.outgassing.nasa.gov
Outgassing database ESA:http://esmat.esa.int/Services/outgassing_data/outgassing_data.html
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