Kovar
Domestically Sourced Kovar for Critical Applications
Elcon is a global leader in the manufacturing of precision components from Kovar – a nickel-cobalt ferrous alloy with a controlled thermal expansion coefficient that closely matches alumina and beryllia at brazing temperatures. This makes Kovar a great choice for hermetically sealed ceramic to metal brazed assemblies, even at extreme temperatures. Kovar is magnetic and can be plated with nickel and gold for use in corrosive environments. We source all of our Kovar domestically.
Our Capabilities
- Combination of CNC machining and photochemical etching on sheets up to 2 mm. thick
- Photochemical etching of up to 0.025 in. thick sheets
- Plating with nickel and gold
Applications
- Analytical instruments
- Conductors
- Electronic and ion sources
- Vacuum components
- Microwave tubes
- Radio frequency electronics
- Hermetic applications
