Effusion cells (Evaporators, “K-cells”)

Name: Effusion cells (Evaporators, "K-cells")
Brand: CreaTec
SKU: 16282
Availability: BackOrder

Effusion Cells are used in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) evaporation systems, for example in MBE (Molecular Beam Epitaxy) to generate ultrapure molecular and atomic beams from a large variety of elements and compounds. They are sometimes known as K-Cells or Knudsen Cells. In the product table you can see a range of different cells we can offer to evaporate almost every material. Temperatures range from: -60 °C to 2400 °C

Key Features

Cells can be supplied with a range of crucible materials depending on the material being deposited. The material must be chosen carefully keeping in mind the temperature required for evaporation, the relative coefficients of thermal expansion of the material to be evaporated compared to the crucible, and the required material capacity. Available crucible materials included include:
- Pyrolytic Boron Nitride (PBN)
- Pyrolytic Graphite (PGR)
- Tantalum (Ta)
- Molybdenum (Mo)
- Tungsten (W)
- Alumina (Al₂O₃)
- Vitreous carbon (VC)
- Quartz (SiO₂)
- Stainless steel
crucibles range in capacity from 0.5-150cc. Maximum crucible size is limited by the flange size, requirement for water cooling and type of heater
Options include:
- Water cooling (may not be needed in an MBE system with an integrated cryopanel
- Shutter (manual, motorised, pneumatic, rotary, flip, integrated separate)
- Special crucibles for face down operation to prevent material loss
- Multi cells with more than one crucible/heater on a single flange

Please click the download arrows in the table to access specific data sheets for each type of cell. Alternatively an overview datasheet is also available.

Our evaporation guide contains very useful information on the vapour pressure vs. temperature, melting point and suitable crucible materials for many elements in the periodic table.

Effusion cells (Evaporators, "K-cells") - Image 2

Part No.	Cell Name	Max Temp (ºC)	Min Temp. (ºC)	Heater type	Max power (W)	Available DN##CF flanges	Min UHV length (mm)	Special features/applications
CT-OLED	OLED	800	30	wire filament (radiative)	60	40,63,100,160	180	Organics	Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-OLED+
Cell Name: OLED Max Temp (ºC): 800 Min Temp. (ºC): 30 Heater type: wire filament (radiative) Max power (W): 60 Available DN##CF flanges: 40,63,100,160 Min UHV length (mm): 180 Special features/applications: Organics Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-LTC	Low Temperature (LTC)	1200	50	wire filament (radiative)	220	40,63,100	180	high vapour pressure	Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-LTC+
Cell Name: Low Temperature (LTC) Max Temp (ºC): 1200 Min Temp. (ºC): 50 Heater type: wire filament (radiative) Max power (W): 220 Available DN##CF flanges: 40,63,100 Min UHV length (mm): 180 Special features/applications: high vapour pressure Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-LTCHL	Low Temperature Hot Lip (LTC-HL)	1200	50	wire filament (radiative)	220	40,63,100	180	Hot lip	Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-LTCHL+
Cell Name: Low Temperature Hot Lip (LTC-HL) Max Temp (ºC): 1200 Min Temp. (ºC): 50 Heater type: wire filament (radiative) Max power (W): 220 Available DN##CF flanges: 40,63,100 Min UHV length (mm): 180 Special features/applications: Hot lip Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-SFC	Single Filament (SFC)	1400	50	wire filament (radiative)	360	40,63,100,160	180	medium vapour pressure	Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-SFC+
Cell Name: Single Filament (SFC) Max Temp (ºC): 1400 Min Temp. (ºC): 50 Heater type: wire filament (radiative) Max power (W): 360 Available DN##CF flanges: 40,63,100,160 Min UHV length (mm): 180 Special features/applications: medium vapour pressure Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-HTC1700	High Temperature 1700 (HTC)	1700	100	wire filament (radiative)	600	40,63,100,160	180	Low vapour pressure	Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-HTC1700+
Cell Name: High Temperature 1700 (HTC) Max Temp (ºC): 1700 Min Temp. (ºC): 100 Heater type: wire filament (radiative) Max power (W): 600 Available DN##CF flanges: 40,63,100,160 Min UHV length (mm): 180 Special features/applications: Low vapour pressure Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-HTC2000	High Temperature 2000 (HTC)	2000	100	wire filament (radiative)	800	40,63,100,160	180	Low vapour pressure	Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-HTC2000+
Cell Name: High Temperature 2000 (HTC) Max Temp (ºC): 2000 Min Temp. (ºC): 100 Heater type: wire filament (radiative) Max power (W): 800 Available DN##CF flanges: 40,63,100,160 Min UHV length (mm): 180 Special features/applications: Low vapour pressure Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-TUBO	TUBO	2100	200	Resistive cylinder	1100	40,63,100	250	Tubular filament (uniformity)	Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-TUBO+
Cell Name: TUBO Max Temp (ºC): 2100 Min Temp. (ºC): 200 Heater type: Resistive cylinder Max power (W): 1100 Available DN##CF flanges: 40,63,100 Min UHV length (mm): 250 Special features/applications: Tubular filament (uniformity) Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-TUBOe	TUBO-e	2400	200	Resistive cylinder + e-beam	1700	40,63,100	250	e-beam booster	Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-TUBOe+
Cell Name: TUBO-e Max Temp (ºC): 2400 Min Temp. (ºC): 200 Heater type: Resistive cylinder + e-beam Max power (W): 1700 Available DN##CF flanges: 40,63,100 Min UHV length (mm): 250 Special features/applications: e-beam booster Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-DFC	Dual Filament (DFC)	1400	50	dual zone wire filament	360/120 2 zones	40,63,100,160	180	Dual zone heater	Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-DFC+
Cell Name: Dual Filament (DFC) Max Temp (ºC): 1400 Min Temp. (ºC): 50 Heater type: dual zone wire filament Max power (W): 360/120 2 zones Available DN##CF flanges: 40,63,100,160 Min UHV length (mm): 180 Special features/applications: Dual zone heater Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-CLC	Cold Lip (CLC)	1400	50	cold lip 1 zone wire filament	220	40,63,100,160	180	Cold Lip (Aluminium)	Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-CLC+
Cell Name: Cold Lip (CLC) Max Temp (ºC): 1400 Min Temp. (ºC): 50 Heater type: cold lip 1 zone wire filament Max power (W): 220 Available DN##CF flanges: 40,63,100,160 Min UHV length (mm): 180 Special features/applications: Cold Lip (Aluminium) Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-CRC	Cracker (CRC)	1000	100	dual zone wire filament	115/100 2 zone	40,63,100,160	150	Cracking crucible insert	Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-CRC+
Cell Name: Cracker (CRC) Max Temp (ºC): 1000 Min Temp. (ºC): 100 Heater type: dual zone wire filament Max power (W): 115/100 2 zone Available DN##CF flanges: 40,63,100,160 Min UHV length (mm): 150 Special features/applications: Cracking crucible insert Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-VCRC	Valved Cracker (VCRC)	800	100	dual zone wire filament	400	40,63,100,160	250	Valve	Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-VCRC+
Cell Name: Valved Cracker (VCRC) Max Temp (ºC): 800 Min Temp. (ºC): 100 Heater type: dual zone wire filament Max power (W): 400 Available DN##CF flanges: 40,63,100,160 Min UHV length (mm): 250 Special features/applications: Valve Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-DECOP	Decomposition (DECO-P)	800	150	wire filament (radiative)	360	40,63,100,160	180	GaP>P2 decomp.	Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-DECOP+
Cell Name: Decomposition (DECO-P) Max Temp (ºC): 800 Min Temp. (ºC): 150 Heater type: wire filament (radiative) Max power (W): 360 Available DN##CF flanges: 40,63,100,160 Min UHV length (mm): 180 Special features/applications: GaP>P2 decomp. Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-DECOAS	Decomposition (DECO-As)	800	150	wire filament (radiative)	360	40,63,100,160	180	GaAs>As2 decomp.	Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-DECOAS+
Cell Name: Decomposition (DECO-As) Max Temp (ºC): 800 Min Temp. (ºC): 150 Heater type: wire filament (radiative) Max power (W): 360 Available DN##CF flanges: 40,63,100,160 Min UHV length (mm): 180 Special features/applications: GaAs>As2 decomp. Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-LEC	Linear (L-EC)	1400	200	wire filament (radiative)	1500	Internal mount		Roll-to-roll	Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-LEC+
Cell Name: Linear (L-EC) Max Temp (ºC): 1400 Min Temp. (ºC): 200 Heater type: wire filament (radiative) Max power (W): 1500 Available DN##CF flanges: Internal mount Min UHV length (mm): Special features/applications: Roll-to-roll Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-ULTC	Ultra Low (ULTC)	30	-60	wire filament and cooling coil	50	40,63,100,160		Nitrogen cooling. Cs, Hg I	Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-ULTC+
Cell Name: Ultra Low (ULTC) Max Temp (ºC): 30 Min Temp. (ºC): -60 Heater type: wire filament and cooling coil Max power (W): 50 Available DN##CF flanges: 40,63,100,160 Min UHV length (mm): Special features/applications: Nitrogen cooling. Cs, Hg I Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-HLC	Atomic Hydrogen (HLC)	2300	200	wire filament (radiative)	280	40,63	180	Surface cleaning atomic H	Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-HLC+
Cell Name: Atomic Hydrogen (HLC) Max Temp (ºC): 2300 Min Temp. (ºC): 200 Heater type: wire filament (radiative) Max power (W): 280 Available DN##CF flanges: 40,63 Min UHV length (mm): 180 Special features/applications: Surface cleaning atomic H Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-HLCT	Atomic Hydrogen (HLC-T)	2800	200	Resistive cylinder	350	40,63	180	Surface cleaning atomic H	Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list
CT-HLCT+
Cell Name: Atomic Hydrogen (HLC-T) Max Temp (ºC): 2800 Min Temp. (ºC): 200 Heater type: Resistive cylinder Max power (W): 350 Available DN##CF flanges: 40,63 Min UHV length (mm): 180 Special features/applications: Surface cleaning atomic H Add to quote This product is already in your quote request list. Browse the list

Effusion cells (Evaporators, “K-cells”)

Key Features

CT-OLED

CT-LTC

CT-LTCHL

CT-SFC

CT-HTC1700

CT-HTC2000

CT-TUBO

CT-TUBOe

CT-DFC

CT-CLC

CT-CRC

CT-VCRC

CT-DECOP

CT-DECOAS

CT-LEC

CT-ULTC

CT-HLC

CT-HLCT

Information

Vacuum System Components

Sample Preparation and Deposition

Spectroscopy

Scanning Probe Microscopy

TOF-SIMS

Quantum Transport Measurement

Electrical Probing and Failure Analysis