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Method of forming arc tube end seal

US4162151A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 1978
Grant dateJul 24, 1979
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03C27/042
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved arc tube end seal and the method of forming that seal in a high pressure sodium discharge lamp is disclosed. The method includes precoating the refractory metal end cap with a slurry of metallic silicon and baking the end cap prior to accomplishing the bonding of the end cap to the arc tube with a conventional sealing frit.

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