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Scandate cathode exhibiting scandium segregation

US5006753A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 1988
Grant dateApr 9, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J1/28
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

By providing at least the top layer of the matrix of a scandate cathode with an alloy or compound which exhibits scandium segregation, a satisfactory recovery for cathodes with a high emission can be achieved after ion bombardment.

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