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Low work-function electrode

US5810980A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 1996
Grant dateSep 22, 1998
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25B2321/003
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A metal surface is coated with a heterocyclic multidentate ligand compound, reducing work function and facilitating the emission of electrons.

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