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

Patent · Sun Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:867436

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

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1. Oak Ridge, TN

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.

• Research Organization: LOCKHEED MARTIN ENRGY SYST INC
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4937500
• OSTI ID: 867436
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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