Alkali Barium Glasses
Alkali barium is a soft glass that is excellent for glass-to-metal sealing. Alkali barium glasses are often used in matched glass-to-metal seals that are accommodating to small pin or thin casing designs. Alkali barium glasses can also be used in unmatched compression seals where resistance to thermal and mechanical stresses is needed. Alkali barium glass is commonly sealed with stainless alloy headers and Alloy 52 pins. Alkali barium seal components can be manufactured in a variety of ways to withstand extreme temperatures, pressures, and other environmental conditions. The most widely recognized alkali barium glass is Corning 9013.
Many industries utilize alkali barium glasses, including automotive, aerospace, defense, and space applications. While some glass manufacturers offer low lead compositions, the Elan 13 composition does not contain any lead, so it is commonly utilized in the European market to meet RoHS compliance requirements.
Our Alkali Barium Glass Materials
Elan 05
Density: 2.48/ 2.60
Coefficient of Expansion: 88
Dielectric Constant: 5.6
Comments:
Corning 9010 Substitute
Common Uses:
Hermetic compression seals for feedthroughs and connectors
Elan 11
Density: 2.48/2.60
Coefficient of Expansion: 89
Dielectric Constant: 6.3
Comments:
Designation for Corning 9010
Common Uses:
Hermetic compression seals with Dumet, SAE 1010 CRS or Stainless Steel Grade 430
Elan 13
Density: 2.48/2.60
Coefficient of Expansion: 89
Dielectric Constant: 5.6
Comments:
Corning 9013 Substitute
Common Uses:
Feedthroughs, headers and hermetic seals with No. 4 Alloy or No. 52 Alloy
Elan 42
Density: 2.48/2.64
Coefficient of Expansion: 92
Dielectric Constant: 7.1
Comments:
Designation for Fusite T
Common Uses:
Compression seals, commonly with Cold Rolled Steel or Stainless Steel Housing
Elan 48
Density: 2.50/2.65
Coefficient of Expansion: 90
Dielectric Constant: 7.7
Comments:
Fusite T Substitute
Common Uses:
Compression seals, commonly with Cold Rolled Steel or Stainless Steel Housing
Alkali Barium Properties
- Soft glass
- Excellent for glass-to-metal sealing
- Commonly sealed with stainless alloys
- Utilized in automotive, space, and aerospace industries
- Resistant to thermal and mechanical stresses
- Lead free and RoHS compliant
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