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The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) utilizes superconducting magnets made from niobium-titanium alloy, which operate at temperatures around 1.9 Kelvin. These magnets are essential for maintaining the efficiency of the collider's operations. The discussion clarifies that while the magnets are kept at very low temperatures to achieve superconductivity, they are constructed from various materials to ensure optimal performance in the collider's complex environment.

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Q.) what substance is used for the hadron collider, the metal? I presume a metal compound of some sort but was wondering which and would it have to withstand high temperatures or are the electromagnets used kept at low temperatures due to better effieciency?
 
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What do you mean by "the hadron collider"? The LHC is built out of many different materials.
 
Apologies, I was referring to the electromagnets used
 
lewis1440 said:
Apologies, I was referring to the electromagnets used

They use superconducting magnets that are kept at about 4-5 kelvin.
 
That's way too warm. 1.9K is closer.

Superconducting magnets, like most complex machines, are made up of many things. The superconducting cable itself is made up of niobium-titanium alloy.
 
Vanadium 50 said:
That's way too warm. 1.9K is closer.

Superconducting magnets, like most complex machines, are made up of many things. The superconducting cable itself is made up of niobium-titanium alloy.

My mistake. I knew it was close to 0k though. That'll cause some shrinkage...
 

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