端窗盖革-米勒计数管真空封装技术与封装失效行为仿真研究

Simulation Study on Vacuum Packaging Technology and Packaging Failure Behavior of End-window Geiger-Müller Counter

  • 摘要: 端窗盖革-米勒计数管(简称端窗GM管)属于电子真空器件,针对端窗GM管超薄端窗在高真空封装过程中所受应力大易导致破损的问题,基于线弹性、弹塑性等材料本构模型完成端窗GM管有限元数值仿真模型的构建,分析端窗结构在真空获取过程中的应力-形变分布状态与失效行为,明确端窗薄膜损伤效应影响机制与规律,总结不同端窗薄膜结构与材料的损伤阈值,同时提出一种端窗GM管高效、稳定真空封装的新思路。研究结果表明,对于有效直径44.5 mm、厚度5~7 μm的大面积云母端窗,封装过程中端窗内外压差应控制在12 750~16 000 Pa,轴向形变位移不超过2.694 mm;随着云母端窗厚度增大,其承压能力明显提升,当云母端窗厚度为53 μm时,能承受101 325 Pa(标准大气压)的压差而不发生损伤;对于相同厚度、同种材料的端窗薄膜,小面积端窗的承压能力优于大面积端窗;云母、铍、钛3种材料中,铍膜端窗的承压能力最差,钛膜端窗的承压能力最优;端窗表面附加一定厚度的加固材料能极大提升端窗承压能力,合适的加固材料去除后不影响端窗GM管的原始结构与工作性能。

     

    Abstract: The end-window Geiger-Müller counter (end-window G-M counter) is one of the key front-end detection components in radiation detection equipment such as radioactive surface contamination monitors, which belongs to the electronic vacuum devices. In order to solve the problem of the ultra-thin window of end-window G-M counter being easily damaged due to high stress during high vacuum packaging process, the construction of a finite element numerical simulation model for the counter based on material constitutive models such as linear elastic model and elastoplastic model has been completed. The stress-deformation distribution and failure behavior of the window structure under vacuum conditions were analyzed, the mechanism and law of the damage effect of the window were clarified, and the damage threshold of different window structures and materials were summarized. Meanwhile, a new approach was proposed for efficient and stable vacuum packaging of the counter. The research results indicate that for large-area mica windows with an effective diameter of 44.5 mm and a thickness of 5-7 μm, the pressure difference inside and outside the window should be controlled within 12 750-16 000 Pa during the packaging process, and the axial deformation displacement should not exceed 2.694 mm. As the thickness of the mica window increases, its pressure bearing capacity significantly improves. When the thickness of the mica window is 53 μm, the window can withstand a pressure difference of 101 325 Pa (standard atmospheric pressure) without damage. For windows of the same thickness and material, the pressure bearing capacity of small area windows is better than that of large area windows. Among the three materials of mica, beryllium, and titanium, the beryllium window has the worst pressure bearing capacity, while the titanium window has the best pressure bearing capacity. Adding a certain thickness of reinforcement material to the surface of the window can greatly enhance its pressure bearing capacity. If the reinforcement material is selected appropriately, the removal of the material will not affect the original structure and working performance of the counter. The reinforcement materials that meet the requirements include some metal materials, salt crystals, adhesive materials, etc. Taking aluminum as an example of metal reinforcement material, when a 15 μm thick aluminum film is added to the window, the window can withstand a pressure difference of 101 325 Pa without damage. Meanwhile, the aluminum film can be completely dissolved by sodium hydroxide solution, and the dissolution process will not cause damage to other components of the counter. The relevant numerical models, analytical methods, and simulation data can guide the design of the core vacuum system in the production process platform for end-window G-M counters, the setting of key process parameters, and the implementation of vacuum packaging processes. This approach also holds instructive significance for the design and fabrication of other end-window-type gas radiation detectors. The proposed reinforced end-window vacuum packaging technology theoretically prevents accidental damage to the end-window during end-window G-M counters preparation caused by human errors, aging of vacuum control components, or algorithm strategy failures, thereby improving production yield.

     

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