While critical for leading-edge technologies, some challenges remain in effectively harnessing xenon:
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Rare gas supply – Xenon‘s scarcity and limited sources make it continually more expensive.
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High pressure systems – Xenon’s gaseous state requires heavy compressed gas cylinders or cryogenic
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liquefaction.
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Brittle failure modes – Fatigue and embrittlement limit lifespan in lamps, ion engines, and other systems.
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Cost constraints – Xenon usage must be justified by performance gains in luxury/experimental applications.
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Radiation damage – Xenon containment can be degraded over time by radiation exposure.
However, new separation techniques, nanomaterials, microscale systems, and recycling efforts seek to mitigate these issues and enable broader xenon adoption across electronic industries.
Post time: Oct-08-2023