Metallized Ceramic Components
X-Ray Tube Components & Accessories
X-ray tube components and ceramic-to-metal assemblies made from 95% or 99% alumina, featuring Mo-Mn metallization, metal plating, high electrical insulation, and vacuum brazing for medical and industrial X-ray applications.
Description
TecCera supplies precision X-ray tube components and ceramic-to-metal assemblies for medical imaging and high-voltage vacuum applications.
Using 95% or 99% alumina ceramics, Mo-Mn metallization, metal plating, and vacuum brazing technologies, we manufacture customized components designed for reliable electrical insulation, vacuum sealing, thermal stability, and ceramic-to-metal integration.
Our capabilities support components used in medical X-ray tubes, CT systems, digital radiography equipment, mammography systems, and interventional imaging equipment.
Main Product Types
TecCera can supply and customize:
- Anode assemblies
- Cathode assemblies
- Getter assemblies
- High-voltage ceramic insulators
- Electrical feedthroughs
- Metallized alumina components
- Ceramic-to-metal brazed assemblies
- Custom X-ray tube ceramic components
Complete component structures can be developed according to customer drawings, samples, materials, and operating requirements.
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Technical Specifications
|
No. |
Parameter |
Typical Value / Specification |
Unit |
|
1 |
Alumina Purity |
95% or 99% |
% |
|
2 |
Bulk Density |
≥ 3.63 |
g/cm³ |
|
3 |
Thermal Conductivity (25°C) |
22.45 |
W/m·K |
|
4 |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (20–1000°C) |
8.26 |
×10⁻⁶/°C |
|
5 |
Flexural Strength |
≥ 340 |
MPa |
|
6 |
Dielectric Strength |
≥ 8.3 |
kV/mm |
|
7 |
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz) |
9.1 |
— |
|
8 |
Dielectric Loss (1 MHz) |
≤ 0.0004 |
— |
|
9 |
Metallization Layer (Mo-Mn) |
15–25 |
μm |
|
10 |
Plating Layer (Ni / Cu / Au, etc.) |
8–10 |
μm |
Values are typical and may vary depending on alumina grade, geometry, metallization system, and application requirements.
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Ceramic-to-Metal Sealing Technology
X-ray tube components operate under demanding combinations of high voltage, vacuum, thermal cycling, and electrical insulation requirements.
TecCera uses high-temperature molybdenum-manganese metallization to prepare alumina ceramic surfaces for subsequent metal plating and brazing.
Typical processes include:
- Alumina ceramic forming and machining
- High-temperature Mo-Mn metallization
- Nickel, copper, or gold plating
- Precision metal component machining
- Vacuum brazing
- Ceramic-to-metal sealing
- Dimensional and sealing inspection
This manufacturing route enables reliable integration between ceramic insulators and metal structures used in X-ray tube assemblies.
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Key Performance Features
Reliable Vacuum Sealing
Ceramic-to-metal brazed structures are designed to provide stable hermetic performance in vacuum environments.
High Electrical Insulation
High-purity alumina provides strong dielectric properties, making it suitable for high-voltage insulation structures inside X-ray tubes.
Thermal Stability
Alumina ceramics maintain stable mechanical and electrical properties under elevated temperatures and repeated thermal cycles.
Ceramic-to-Metal Compatibility
Mo-Mn metallization and controlled brazing processes help create reliable interfaces between alumina ceramics and compatible metal components.
Custom Engineering
Components can be customized according to:
- Drawings
- Samples
- Ceramic purity
- Metallization area
- Metal materials
- Plating requirements
- Dimensions
- Assembly structure
- Electrical and vacuum requirements
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Typical Applications
Medical CT Systems
Metallized ceramic components can be used in X-ray tube assemblies requiring high-voltage insulation, vacuum sealing, and stable performance under repeated thermal loading.
Digital Radiography — DR / DRF
Suitable for ceramic insulation and ceramic-to-metal components used in fixed and mobile digital X-ray systems.
Mammography Systems
Precision ceramic components can support compact, high-voltage X-ray tube structures requiring reliable insulation and dimensional stability.
Interventional Imaging — C-arm / DSA
Ceramic-to-metal assemblies can be used in X-ray systems operating under frequent exposure cycles and demanding thermal conditions.
Industrial X-Ray Systems
Custom metallized ceramic components are also suitable for non-destructive testing, inspection, and other industrial X-ray equipment.
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Custom X-Ray Tube Components
TecCera supports customized X-ray tube ceramic components from individual metallized ceramic parts to assembled ceramic-to-metal structures.
Customers may provide:
- Technical drawings
- Existing samples
- Operating voltage
- Vacuum requirements
- Temperature conditions
- Ceramic material requirements
- Metal material specifications
- Metallization and plating requirements
Our team can evaluate the structure and recommend suitable ceramic, metallization, plating, and brazing processes.
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FAQ
1. What ceramic materials are available?
The most commonly used materials are 95% and 99% alumina ceramics. Material selection depends on insulation, mechanical, thermal, and assembly requirements.
2. Can the dimensions and geometry be customized?
Yes. Components can be manufactured according to customer drawings or samples, subject to process feasibility and material requirements.
3. What metallization process is used?
Typical components use Mo-Mn high-temperature metallization, followed by nickel, copper, gold, or other plating depending on the brazing and application requirements.
4. Can TecCera provide ceramic-to-metal brazed assemblies?
Yes. In addition to metallized ceramic parts, TecCera can support metal machining, plating, vacuum brazing, and ceramic-to-metal assembly.
5. What information is required for a quotation?
For faster evaluation, please provide:
- Drawing or sample
- Ceramic material
- Metal material
- Quantity
- Operating voltage
- Temperature
- Vacuum requirement
- Metallization area
- Plating requirement
Technical Resources
Download the TecCera brochure for metallized alumina components, ceramic-to-metal brazed assemblies, hermetic seals, and vacuum feedthrough solutions.
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