A sorption pump is a device that utilizes the principles of sorption, which includes both adsorption and absorption, to create a vacuum or to transfer gases. These pumps often rely on materials that can bind gas molecules to their surface or within their structure. ### Key Features: 1. **Principle of Operation:** - **Adsorption:** Involves the adherence of gas molecules onto the surface of a solid material (such as activated carbon, zeolites, or silica gel).
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