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Lead-free glaze and spark plug

US6492289B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2000
Grant dateDec 10, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B2111/00844
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A lead-free glaze that can be fired at a low temperature, a spark plug for which it is used, and a spark plug production method are provided. The lead-free glaze is for coating onto ceramic materials. This lead-free glaze contains 16-49 wt % of SiO2, 15-35 wt % of B2O3, 0-10 wt % of Al2O3 and 0-10 wt % of ZnO. A spark plug is provided that comprises coating the lead-free glaze onto the surface of an insulator and firing.

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