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Translucent polycrystalline alumina and method of making same

US5631201A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 1996
Grant dateMay 20, 1997
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J61/825
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An optically translucent polycrystalline alumina sintered body consists essentially of alumina, magnesia, terbia and, optionally, yttria. The magnesia is present in an amount of about 0.020 wgt. percent and the terbia is present in an amount of from about 0.005 to 0.060 wgt. percent. The yttria is present in an amount up to about 0.035 wgt. percent.

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