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Conductive polymer compositions having improved properties under electrical stress

US5178797A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 1991
Grant dateJan 12, 1993
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01B1/24
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Conductive polymer compositions comprise carbon black or graphite dispersed in a polymer and further comprise an arc-controlling additive such as alumina hydrate. Such compositions have improved performance when subjected to electrical stress and are, therefore, particularly useful in circuit protection devices.

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