Abstract:
A MIXTURE OF LANTHANUM OXIDE, CALCIUM CARBONATE AND CHROME OXIDE IS FIRED TO PRODUCE A SOLID SOLUTION WHEREIN A PERCENTAGE OF THE LANTHANUM IONS OF THE LANTHANUM OXIDE HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY CALCIUM IONS. THIS SOLID SOLUTION IS THEN PULVERIZED AND MOLDED TO PRODUCE AND ELECTRODE OF HIGH ELECTRON CONDUCTIVITY ESPECIALLY APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN THE MAGNETO-HYDRO-DYNAMIC GENERATOR.
Abstract:
: In a method for joining ceramic elements, the elements are arranged between a pair of spaced apart torches facing each other and each having a nozzle for projecting flames. The joint line between the ceramic elements is first heated by these flames, and then a high voltage is applied across the torches. The result is the formation of a strong joint,
Abstract:
Ceramics produced by the process of the present invention do not have the disadvantages of conventional ceramics which can be machined only with relative difficulty and whose use on a larger scale is ruled out despite the great hardness and the excellent abrasion (wear) resistance. A remarkably good machineability is achieved by the addition of a specified iron content to pure aluminium oxide. Although this process reduces the hardness, the abrasion resistance and the physical strength remain in an acceptable range. The good machineability is achieved according to the invention without adverse effects on the properties and advantages of the ceramic, apart from the heat resistance.
Abstract:
Arc electrodes formed of the sinter of lanthanum chromite or of a compound having a part of the lanthanum component of lanthanum chromite replaced by at least one member selected from the group consisting of calcium, magnesium and strontium.
Abstract:
The oxide consists of a solid solution of calcium ions in lanthanum chromite in which 1-15% lanthanum ions are replaced by calcium ions. Specifically, a mixture of lanthanum oxide, calcium carbonate and chromium oxide is calcined at 1600 degrees C for 1 hour to a solid (LaCa) CrO3 solution which is pulverised and moulded together with a binder admixtue. The moulded solution is then calcined at 1750-1850 degrees in an oxidizing atmosphere. The binder is boric acid.