GAS DISCHARGE DEVICES

Patent · Mon Nov 10 23:00:00 EST 1958

OSTI ID:4273772

Jefferson, S

An apparatus utilized in introducing tritium gas into envelope of a gas discharge device for the purpose f maintaining the discharge path in ionized condition is described. ln addition to the cathode and anode, the ischarge device contains a zirconium or tantalum ilament arranged for external excitation and a metallic seed containing tritium, and also arranged to have a current passed through it. Initially, the zirconium or tantalum filament is vaporized to deposit its material adjacent the main discharge region. Then the tritium gas is released and, due to its affinity for the first released material, it deposits in the region of the main discharge where it is most effective in maintaining the discharge path in an ionized condition.

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-13-008400
• Assignee: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
• Patent Number(s): US 2860269
• OSTI ID: 4273772
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

ANODES
CATHODES
CURRENTS
ELECTRIC DISCHARGES
ELECTRON TUBES
EVAPORATION
EXCITATION
GASES
INSTRUMENTS
IONIZATION
METALS
PATENTS
PLANNING
TANTALUM
TRITIUM
WIRES
ZIRCONIUM
ZONES