Thermal Insulation for a Cryostat

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The invention describes a thermal insulation solution for cryostats, which uses a casing made from polyether ether ketone (PEEK) with a defined wall thickness (at least 100 μm, preferably 500 μm to 20 mm). This casing partially or fully surrounds the cryostat to reduce heat transfer, providing passive isolation using the advantageous properties of PEEK for low-temperature applications.

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• Scientific cryostats used in material analysis at low temperatures
• Helium-based flow and bath-type cryostats for research laboratories
• Cryostats used for preserving biological or medical samples
• Superconducting electronics and equipment requiring efficient low-temperature insulation
• Space or aerospace systems needing compact and robust cryogenic insulation

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• Provides efficient passive thermal insulation, reducing heat transfer and lowering cooling requirements
• Simplifies construction compared to traditional multi-layer or active insulation methods
• Saves space due to the easy formability and customization of the PEEK casing
• PEEK material is chemically inert, stable at low temperatures, has low outgassing (suitable for ultra-high vacuum), and offers good mechanical properties
• Reduces overall system cost and complexity
• Contributes to more consistent and lower achievable temperatures in cryostats

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The invention relates to thermal insulation for a cryostat, which comprises at least one jacket, at least partially covering the cryostat, made of polyether ether ketone, and wherein the wall thickness of the jacket is at least 100 μm. In particular, the wall thickness of the jacket lies in a range from 500 μm to 20 mm.