Thursday, October 09, 2014, 17:36
Target boat consists of 5 Nb discs. Each disc is wrapped with Nb foil, and to be heated to 1400C for 4 hours.
Chamber has been pumped down to 6.5e-7 Torr. HS valves open - no leaks detected.
TGHT has ramped to 330A to maintain the 1400C temperature.
At 21:30, the target will be cooled down.
Temperature can be monitored from this link:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kor6gnutnlimqxw/AAAee2yb-Hj3JEbBysrAW2oYa?dl=0
Thursday, October 09, 2014, 22:48
Samples have been heated at 1420C for over 4 hours.
Pressure at 6.6 e-7 Torr.
Cooling process initiated, ramping down at 2A/min.
Friday, October 10, 2014, 13:50
Samples were successfully conditions; no signs of any damage.
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