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Atmospheric Atomic Oxygen Beam Facility


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Description

  • World's largest atmospheric atomic oxygen beam capability.
  • Provides a high flux of atomic oxygen arrival on surfaces approximately 1 cm downstream of an atomic oxygen source.
  • Capable of removing hydrocarbons or soot from contaminated or fire damaged surfaces.
  • Capable of removing ballpoint pen and felt tip ink marks on artwork and paper.
  • Provides uniform exposure to atomic oxygen over ~ 1.5 x 2 meter area.
  • Has been used to remove defacing contamination from surfaces of paintings.
  • Operates on oxygen and helium to produce a highly effective oxidizing, low temperature atomic oxygen beam.
  • Capable of being moved on location as needed for decontamination or art restoration needs.

[atmospheric atomic oxygen beam setup]


[closeup of beam]


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Last Updated: 09/20/2008