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Method for the fabrication of an impregnated cathode and cathode obtained thereby

US4910079A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1988
Grant dateMar 20, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/249957
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed are a method for the fabrication of an impregnated cathode and a cathode obtained thereby. The impregnation is obtained by applying a sol-gel method. The emissive material which impregnates the body of the cathode only partially fills the pores. This facilitates the migration of the material towards the surface and increases the lifetime of the cathode.

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