Welding arc gap ionization device

Patent · 01 January 1976

OSTI ID:862549

Schweikhardt, George M ^[1]

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1. Richland, WA

An alpha emitting isotope is positioned near the tip of a TIG welding electrode so that the alpha radiation can provide an ionized path between the electrode and the workpiece.

• Research Organization: United Nuclear Industries, Inc., Richland, Wash. (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AT(45-1)-1857
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States Energy (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 3958096
• OSTI ID: 862549
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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