Abstract:
A carbon electrode for an arc lamp used as a light source for apparatus for measuring fading and weathering of such materials as paints and fabrics. The electrode is a carbon electrode bar coated with aluminum or an aluminum alloy on all the peripheral surface thereof except the discharge tip. The electrode bar can be further coated with a film of aluminum oxide or silicon oxide other than at the discharge tip and the electrode holding section.
Abstract:
An improved arc lamp, particularly for use in a weathermeter. In order to prevent the ashes from the combustion of the carbon electrodes from adhering to the inside of the glass globe of the conventional lamp, the electrode support plate at the top of the globe has a series of magnets placed thereon inside the globe, so that the ashes are collected in the vicinities of the magnetic poles of the magnets instead of being diffused throughout the globe.
Abstract:
Improved carbon electrodes for use in a carbon arc lamp are disclosed. The improved electrodes, which are utilized in pairs, have a diameter ratio of the upper to lower electrodes within the range of 1.4 - 1.6 : 1. The electrodes consist of a core section, a carbonaceous portion surrounding the core section and a layer of material covering the carbonaceous portion. The ratio of the sectional area of the carbonaceous portion to that of the core portion in the upper carbon electrode should be within the range of 9 - 14 : 1 with the ratio in the lower carbon electrodes being within the range of 5 - 9 : 1. Electrodes produced according to the subject invention provide spectroscopically stabilized light at a discharge voltage and current of 50 volts and 60 amps., and have improved long life performance.