The main application fields of xenon gas: semiconductors, electric light sources, aerospace, dark matter research and other fields, its latest use is for electronic chip manufacturing.
The demand for xenon in the aerospace industry is showing a rapid development momentum. The development of xenon ion engines originated in the mid-80s of the 20th century, through research that in all inert, inactive gases, xenon particles can produce greater thrust, and because of its inert characteristics, it is not easy to corrode, but also safe. In 2017, China used xenon ion "electric rockets" to launch the "Shijian-13" satellite and achieved complete success, reducing the propellant carried by the satellite by 90% and greatly increasing the payload of the satellite. Xenon ion electric propulsion system is considered to be a revolutionary technological breakthrough in China's satellite technology, and it is expected that in the next 3~5 years, xenon ion engines will replace a quarter of the current market. For China, the total amount of domestic xenon is still unable to meet the demand for xenon in the aerospace industry.
The main application fields of xenon gas: semiconductors, electric light sources, aerospace, dark matter research and other fields, its latest use is for electronic chip manufacturing.
The demand for xenon in the aerospace industry is showing a rapid development momentum. The development of xenon ion engines originated in the mid-80s of the 20th century, through research that in all inert, inactive gases, xenon particles can produce greater thrust, and because of its inert characteristics, it is not easy to corrode, but also safe. In 2017, China used xenon ion "electric rockets" to launch the "Shijian-13" satellite and achieved complete success, reducing the propellant carried by the satellite by 90% and greatly increasing the payload of the satellite. Xenon ion electric propulsion system is considered to be a revolutionary technological breakthrough in China's satellite technology, and it is expected that in the next 3~5 years, xenon ion engines will replace a quarter of the current market. For China, the total amount of domestic xenon is still unable to meet the demand for xenon in the aerospace industry.
