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Mercury switch with non-wettable electrodes

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OSTI ID:866195

A mercury switch device comprising a pool of mercury and a plurality of electrical contacts made of or coated with a non-wettable material such as titanium diboride.

Research Organization:
AT & T CORP
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 4652710
OSTI ID:
866195
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English