Hadron collider substance used

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the materials used in the construction of the hadron collider, specifically focusing on the superconducting electromagnets. Participants explore the types of metals and compounds involved, as well as the temperature conditions necessary for their operation.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the specific metal or metal compound used in the hadron collider, questioning the temperature requirements for the electromagnets.
  • Another participant clarifies that the LHC is constructed from various materials, prompting a focus on the electromagnets.
  • A participant specifies that the superconducting magnets operate at approximately 4-5 kelvin.
  • Another participant contests this temperature, asserting that 1.9K is more accurate for the superconducting magnets and mentions that the superconducting cable is made from a niobium-titanium alloy.
  • There is an acknowledgment of a mistake regarding the temperature, with a participant noting the proximity to absolute zero and the implications for material shrinkage.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is disagreement regarding the exact operating temperature of the superconducting magnets, with participants presenting different values. The discussion remains unresolved on this point.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes assumptions about the materials and temperature conditions, which may depend on specific definitions and contexts not fully explored in the thread.

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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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