摘要 |
A field emission device in which a protectin vapor is present in an evacuated space between a field emission cathode assembly and an anode. The protectin vapor may be one or more hydrogen-containing gases suc as a gas containing M—H bonds where M may be C, Si, B, Al or P. The protecting vapor has within the evacuated space a partial pressure greater than about 10−8 Torr (1.33×10−6Pe) et 20° C.
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