James S. Hill - Cranford NJ Emil L. Carbone - Paramus NJ Victor G. Mooradian - Summit NJ Walter G. Keyes - Spotswood NJ
Assignee:
Engelhard Minerals & Chemicals Corporation - Murray Hill NJ
International Classification:
C22C 502
US Classification:
75165
Abstract:
Small concentrations of certain dispersed oxides such as CeO. sub. 2 substantially improve the electrical contact properties of gold. Gold with dispersed CeO. sub. 2 is superior to gold for use as an electrical contact because of much greater resistance to arc erosion and welding and only slightly higher contact resistance.
Method Of Preparation Of Dispersion Strengthened Silver Electrical Contacts
James S. Hill - Cranford NJ Emil L. Carbone - Paramus NJ Victor G. Mooradian - Summit NJ Walter G. Keyes - Spotswood NJ
Assignee:
Engelhard Minerals & Chemicals Corporation - Murray Hill NJ
International Classification:
H01B 102 C22C 105 C22C 510
US Classification:
148 115P
Abstract:
Preparation of compositions of silver and CeO. sub. 2 by powder metallurgy techniques overcomes problems inherent in melting silver and pure cerium and subsequently internally oxidizing the cerium in the mixture. Small concentrations of CeO. sub. 2 substantially improve the electrical contact properties of silver. Silver with dispersed CeO. sub. 2 is superior to silver alone for use as an electrical contact because of much greater resistance to arc erosion and welding and only slightly higher contact resistance.