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Cermet insert high voltage holdoff improvement for ceramic/metal vacuum devices

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6710884
An improved metal-to-ceramic seal is provided wherein the ceramic body of the seal contains an integral region of cermet material in electrical contact with the metallic member, e.g., an electrode, of the seal. The seal is useful in high voltage vacuum devices, e.g., vacuum switches, and increases the high-voltage holdoff capabilities of such devices. A method of fabricating such seals is also provided.
Research Organization:
General Electric Co., St. Petersburg, FL (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00656
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
None
Application Number:
ON: DE87007217
OSTI ID:
6710884
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English