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Welding arc gap ionization device

Patent ·
OSTI ID:862549
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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