Inventors:
Barton D. Tillotson - Allen TX
Anthony J. Schleisman - Plano TX
David S. Bollinger - Grapevine TX
Stephen C. Skinner - Colleyville TX
Assignee:
Texas Instruments Incorporation - Dallas TX
International Classification:
F24F 600
C23C 1400
Abstract:
An ultraclean evaporation system which includes a vessel formed of a fluoropolymer inert to hydrogen peroxide and having an impurity level less than the impurity level of samples to be analyzed therein, preferably perfluoroalkoxy (PFA). A radiant heater is spaced from the vessel for uniformly heating the contents of the vessel. A shield, manufactured of aluminum and coated with a fluoropolymer encases the vessel alone or in conjunction with the heater. An inert gas supply is coupled to the vessel with a coupler of fluoropolymer inert to hydrogen peroxide, preferably PFA. An output is provided from the vessel formed of a fluoropolymer inert to hydrogen peroxide, preferably PFA. An orifice is provided which is formed of a fluoropolymer inert to hydrogen peroxide, preferably PFA, for controlling the flow rate of the inert gas supply. The tubing has a length of at least about 3 meters. The vessel has a side wall and a bottom forming a corner and is disposed so that the corner is the lowest region of the vessel.