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Method of making silver-metal oxide materials and electrical contacts

US5284527A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 1992
Grant dateFeb 8, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H1/0237
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of making silver-metal oxide materials suitable for use in electrical contacts includes oxidizing a silver-solute metal alloy in an oxidizing atmosphere. The oxidizing atmosphere has a sufficient amount of halide to inhibit the formation of a protective oxide scale around the alloy.

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