2.11. Development of multi-layer insulations have enabled a significant improvement in the performance of
MLIs to be achieved by incorporating getter materials such as activated carbon in the spacer material, and avoiding
all use of plastic material. Using aluminum foil and carbon loaded glass micro-fiber paper, thermal conductivities
EHORZ ȝ:P. FDQ EH REWDLQHG E YDFXXP baking at 200 – 300 degrees C of all the MLI components before
assembly. Baking at 100 degrees C will only remove adsorbed water, but not adsorbed gases like hydrogen or
helium.
2.12.