Inert electrode containing metal oxides, copper and noble metal
US6126799A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22F2998/00
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A cermet composite material is made by treating at an elevated temperature a mixture comprising a compound of iron and a compound of at least one other metal, together with an alloy or mixture of copper and a noble metal. The alloy or mixture preferably comprises particles having an interior portion containing more copper than noble metal and an exterior portion containing more noble metal than copper. The noble metal is preferably silver. The cermet composite material preferably includes alloy phase portions and a ceramic phase portion. At least part of the ceramic phase portion preferably has a spinel structure.
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