Title :
Process and metallurgical variations affecting the performance of internally oxidized, homogeneous, monolithic silver cadmium oxide
Author :
Jost, E.M. ; Santala, Timo J.
Author_Institution :
Chemet/Checon Corp., Attleboro, MA, USA
fDate :
3/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
It is suggested that monolithic (oxidised from one side only or single phase) internally oxidized Ag/CdO contact material holds the promise to become one of the most popular contact material for medium-duty applications. Recent process developments have reduced manufacturing cost and improved reliability and performance of the material in electrical contact applications. A number of process parameters that have to be controlled to achieve the desired metallurgical and physical properties of the material, and the novel processes which allows this control, are described
Keywords :
cadmium compounds; composite materials; electrical contacts; silver; electrical contact applications; medium-duty applications; monolithic Ag-CdO contacts; oxidised from one side only; performance; process developments; process parameters; reduced manufacturing cost; reliability; Cadmium compounds; Coils; Costs; Grain boundaries; Inorganic materials; Lead compounds; Oxidation; Production; Silver; Temperature;
Journal_Title :
Components, Hybrids, and Manufacturing Technology, IEEE Transactions on
