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Process for coating a ceramic glow plug portion with a corrosion inhibiting material

US5578349A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 1995
Grant dateNov 26, 1996
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C4/10
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for applying a uniformly adherent protective tantalum oxide coating on a portion of a ceramic glow plug for protecting the glow plug against the corrosive/erosive environment generated by the burning of alternative fuels in a diesel engine. The coating is tantalum oxide deposited on a silicon nitride glow plug by plasma spray deposition techniques.

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