摘要 |
1,070,135. Metal-ceramic seals. ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd. Feb. 11, 1966 [Feb. 12, 1965], No. 6198/65. Heading B3V. [Also in Division H1] An electric discharge tube includes metal closure members which are bonded to the dense alumina envelope of the tube by fusion. of the alumina. Niobium closure members of flat disc form are pressed against the ends of the tube, the assembly is heated to 1800‹ C., and the discs are quickly heated to 2050‹ C. to cause the alumina to melt and the discs to be bonded to the alumina. In addition to a gas or gases within the tube during bonding, a charge of a metal or metal iodide may be included. The heating may conveniently be effected by a plasma jet torch. |