Development of Concact Materials for Vacuum Interrupters

Conventional contact materials cannot simultaneously meet three of the most critical functional requirements of the high capacity vacuum interrupter. This paper describes the development of a new class of vacuum interrupter contact alloys which offer exceptional properties combining high interrupting capability, high dielectric strength, and anti-welding. The mechanism by which anti-welding is achieved is described and substantiated by test results.

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