Seal structure and associated method
US8334053B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/131
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A seal structure is provided for an energy storage device. The seal structure includes a first sealing glass composition and a second sealing glass composition joining an ion-conducting first ceramic to an electrically insulating second ceramic. The first sealing glass composition includes less than or equal to about 20 weight percent silica based on the weight of the first sealing glass composition. The second sealing glass composition includes greater than or equal to about 40 weight percent silica based on the weight of the second sealing glass composition. A method for making the seal structure is provided. An article comprising the seal structure is also provided.
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