Glass Sealing Alloy

Goodfellow offers premium glass sealing alloys for advanced research and industrial applications. These specialized materials, available in various forms, are designed to provide excellent thermal expansion compatibility with glass, ensuring strong and reliable seals. Glass sealing alloys, such as Kovar (FeNi29), are widely used in industries such as electronics, aerospace, and lighting. In electronics, they are essential for hermetic seals in vacuum tubes, transistors, and electronic enclosures. The aerospace industry utilizes these alloys in high-performance sensors and instrumentation that require airtight glass-to-metal seals. In lighting, they are used in the production of high-intensity discharge lamps and other precision optical devices. Emerging technologies benefiting from glass sealing alloys include advanced optoelectronic systems and next-generation energy storage devices. Goodfellow's provision of these alloys supports cutting-edge research in materials science, particularly in the development of high-reliability components for harsh environments. Their unique properties ensure their continued importance in scientific exploration and industrial innovation, especially where precision and durability are critical