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Light a candle for impregnation of superconducting magnets with wax: Thermo-mechanical behavior of an alumina-filled paraffin wax from ambient to cryogenic temperatures

Xiang KONG, Joep L. Van den Eijnden, André Brem, Douglas Martins Araujo, Bernhard Auchmann, Theo A. Tervoort

SSRN Electronic Journal · 2025

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Summary

This materials science study investigates the thermo-mechanical performance of alumina-reinforced paraffin wax composites for use in superconducting magnet impregnation. The research characterises how the composite's thermal expansion, stiffness, and dimensional stability change across a broad temperature window from ambient to cryogenic conditions, as suggested by the title. The findings address engineering requirements for reliable insulation and structural support in high-field superconducting systems operating at very low temperatures.

UK applicability

This work is not directly applicable to UK agricultural, soil health, or food systems research. It is a specialist materials science study relevant only to superconductor engineering and related advanced manufacturing sectors.

Key measures

Thermal expansion, mechanical properties, phase transitions, and structural integrity of alumina-filled paraffin wax at temperatures ranging from room temperature to cryogenic levels.

Outcomes reported

The study characterised the thermo-mechanical behaviour of alumina-filled paraffin wax composites across a wide temperature range from ambient to cryogenic conditions, as required for impregnation of superconducting magnets.

Theme
General food systems / other
Subject
Other / interdisciplinary
Study type
Research
Study design
Laboratory study
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Preprint
System type
Laboratory / in vitro
DOI
10.2139/ssrn.5915431
Catalogue ID
SNmotmq3iq-4duejh

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