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THERMOSET COMPOSITES FOR CRYOGENICS
 
 

In cryogenics, thermoset composites are valued for their low thermal conductivity and high strength-to-weight ratio, making them an excellent choice for applications requiring electrical insulation and structural support in extremely cold environments, such as in superconducting magnets, cryostats, and space applications. Their stability and performance at temperatures near absolute zero make them ideal for safely supporting and insulating components without significant thermal loss or mechanical failure.  

Advantages of Thermoset Composites in Cryogenics
  • Thermal Insulation: Thermoset composites have low thermal conductivity, which helps minimize heat transfer. This makes them effective as insulating materials in cryogenic environments to reduce heat loss and maintain ultra-cold temperatures. 
  • Structural Support: They provide excellent mechanical strength and rigidity even at temperatures near absolute zero. 
  • Electrical Insulation: Thermoset composites are often used as electrical insulators in cryogenic applications. Their consistent dielectric properties at low temperatures make them ideal for use in high-voltage equipment and superconducting technologies. 
  • Dimensional Stability: These materials exhibit minimal expansion or contraction when subjected to extreme temperature changes, maintaining structural integrity and precision in critical assemblies. 
  • Resistance to Fracture and Creep:  Thermoset composites are less prone to fracture or deformation under mechanical stress and prolonged exposure to low temperatures, ensuring reliable long-term performance in cryogenic systems

 

Overall, thermoset composites are a critical component in modern cryogenics, providing essential support and insulation properties that contribute to the safety and efficiency of systems operating in extremely cold conditions. 

Epoxyglas G10 Cryo

  • Cryostats & dewards: thermal barrier to reduce heat transfer between cryogenic vessels containing liquid nitrogen, helium or other cryogens  
  • Cryogenic storage vessels - insulating layers & support structures 
  • Structural supports - superconducting magnets  
  • Cryogenic pipelines 
  • Particle Physics Detectors: As a non-magnetic and insulating material, G10 is ideal for experiments involving sensitive detectors and magnetic fields. 

Epoxyglas G11/FR5

  • Insulating material in cryogenic systems to minimize heat transfer between components at different temperatures. 
  • Supports for Cryogenic Storage Tanks  

Phenolic 

  • Cryogenic storage tanks: Used as structural and insulating components to minimize heat transfer. 
  • Transfer lines and piping: Phenolic materials act as spacers or supports to reduce thermal bridging. 
  • Bus bar supports & coil formers 
  • Vaccuum-jacketed pipelines 

 

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