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Getter pump for hydrogen and hydrocarbon gases

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6984207
A gettering device for hydrogen isotopes and gaseous hydrocarbons based on the interaction of a plasma and graphite used as cathodic material. The plasma is maintained at a current density within the range of about 1 to about 1000 mA/cm/sup 2/. The graphite may be heated to a temperature greater than 1000/degree/C. The new device offers high capacity, low noise, and gas species selectivity. 2 figs.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
Assignee:
SNL; EDB-88-196918; ERA-14-004027
Patent Number(s):
PATENTS-US-A6108326
Application Number:
ON: DE89000185
OSTI ID:
6984207
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English