Need help ordering parts for a nuclear fusion reactor

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A user seeks to purchase a spherical metal vacuum chamber that ships internationally, possibly for a DIY project like a fusor or tokamak. The discussion highlights the challenges of building such equipment without expert guidance, emphasizing the importance of having a mentor with experience in high-voltage systems and vacuum technology. It is noted that while spherical vacuum chambers may exist, they are not commonly seen in laboratories due to practical concerns about stability and safety. The conversation also touches on the potential hazards associated with high-energy experiments, including radiation risks. Overall, the consensus suggests that acquiring a pre-made chamber is advisable for safety and practicality.
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Looking for a spherical vacuum chamber
Sorry for bad english, does anyone know where I can purchase a spherical vacuum chamber made from metal, that preferably ships internationally ?
 
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Welcome to PF.

Are you wanting to build a DIY fusor, or some sort of laboratory-grade tokamak? :wink:

Also, what is your experience level with high-voltage systems and handling x-rays?
 
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Vacuum systems also......
 
I don't know about too many people who could successfully built one DIY, but I know nobody who could do it without a mentor. (I mean, an IRL one. With expertise. In many things.)

So - just get one.

Ps.: it's an advantage if that mentor knows where the dismissed equipment from the local university get dumped.
 
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If any.

While I am sure spherical vacuum chambers exist, I have never - in decades in and around labs - have seen one. As a general rule, you want your equipment staying where you put it and not rolling around on the bench. Or rolling onto the floor and breaking. Or....or...or...
 
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Also, I wonder why it is not common knowledge that this level of energy and stuff already means radiation/radioactive hazard?

Sure, by now it's 'easy' to do early experiments since all the calculations and know-how is readily available from 'history' books, but seriously :nb) :oldconfused:
 
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