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Binary and ternary gas mixtures with temperature enhanced diffuse glow discharge characteristics for use in closing switches

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OSTI ID:7019230

An improvement to the gas mixture used in diffuse glow discharge closing switches is disclosed which includes binary and ternary gas mixtures which are formulated to exhibit decreasing electron attachment with increasing temperature. This increases the efficiency of the conductance of the glow discharge and further inhibits the formation of an arc. 11 figs.

DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4937500
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-212546
OSTI ID:
7019230
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English