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Highly ordered structure pyrolitic graphite or carbon-carbon composite cathodes for plasma generation in carbon containing gases

US8642917B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2012
Grant dateFeb 4, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05H1/3436
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cathode electrode for plasma generation. The cathode is made of graphite with highly ordered structure such as Pyrolitic Graphite or Carbon-Carbon composites. Furthermore, carbon containing gases will be used as plasma gas. The cathode will allow for theoretically an unlimited lifetime of the cathode.

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