Contact element
US8183489B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49105
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electric contact element for an arcing contact including a contact body arranged to be applied against a contact element. The contact body includes a Mn+1AXn-material, wherein M is at least one transition metal, A is at least one element selected from group 13-17 in the periodic table, X is C and/or N, and n is 1,2,3 or higher. A method of making a contact element including a contact body including a Mn+1AXn-material. Use of an electric contact element including a contact body including a Mn+1AXn-material in an arcing contact.
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