12CaO-7Al2O3 electride hollow cathode
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Apr 5, 2016
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Dec 4, 2014
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Apr 28, 2014
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Apr 26, 2013
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Abstract
The use of the electride form of 12CaO-7Al2O3, or C12A7, as a low work function electron emitter in a hollow cathode discharge apparatus is described. No heater is required to initiate operation of the present cathode, as is necessary for traditional hollow cathode devices. Because C12A7 has a fully oxidized lattice structure, exposure to oxygen does not degrade the electride. The electride was surrounded by a graphite liner since it was found that the C12A7 electride converts to it's eutectic (CA+C3A) form when heated (through natural hollow cathode operation) in a metal tube.
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COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION | P O BOX 483 FORT COLLINS CO 80522 |
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- 2014 Application Filing Year
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- 2291 Applications Filed
- 1924 Patents Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Martinez, Rafael A | Fort Collins, US | 6 | 26 |
# of filed Patents : 6 Total Citations : 26 | |||
Rand, Lauren P | Waltham, US | 2 | 9 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 9 | |||
Williams, John D | Fort Collins, US | 84 | 1150 |
# of filed Patents : 84 Total Citations : 1150 |
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