Binary and ternary gas mixtures for use in glow discharge closing switches

Patent · Sun Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:867252

Hunter, Scott R ^[1]; Christophorou, Loucas G ^[1]

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1. Oak Ridge, TN

Highly efficient binary and ternary gas mixtures for use in diffuse glow discharge closing switches are disclosed. The binary mixtures are combinations of helium or neon and selected perfluorides. The ternary mixtures are combinations of helium, neon, or argon, a selected perfluoride, and a small amount of gas that exhibits enhanced ionization characteristics. These mixtures are shown to be the optimum choices for use in diffuse glow discharge closing switches by virtue of the combined physio-electric properties of the mixture components.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4896076
• OSTI ID: 867252
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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