Abstract:
An exhaust pump of laminar construction employs a palladium substrate and an intermediate layer of titanium between the substrate and a hydrocarbon cracker catalyst layer. The catalyst layer is exposed to a region being evacuated of gas including hydrogen, while the palladium substrate is exposed to the atmosphere. The combination of materials, operated at an elevated temperature, results in efficient hydrocarbon cracking, hydrogen pumping, and sorption of other gases.
Abstract:
Electrodes for establishing an electrostatic field to influence focus and deflection of an electron beam in a light valve have their surfaces which are exposed to the beam coated with chemically active, electrically conductive, sorbent materials in order to immediately sorb vapors which condense thereon. The electrodes are thus maintained uniformly conductive, precluding spurious charge buildup and facilitating precise control of the beam.
Abstract:
A GAS PUMP OF SIMPLIFIED, STURDY CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYS PALLADIUM MAINTAINED AT AN ELEVATED TEMPERATURE TO PERMIT EFFICIENT EVACUATION OF GAS FROM A REGION OF LOW PRESSURE TO A REGION WHERE PARTIAL PRESSURE OF THE GAS IS SEVERAL ORDERS OF MAGNITUDE HIGHER. THE CYLINDRICAL SHAPE OF THE PUMP PROVIDES INCREASED MECHANICAL STRENGTH AND IMPROVED MAINTENANCE OF DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS,
RESULTING IN UNIFORM HEATING OF THE PUMP WALLS AND CONSEQUENTIAL HIGH IONIZATION EFFICIENCY. TITANIUM RINGS AT EITHER END OF THE PALLADIUM FURTHER IMPROVE PUMP EFFICIENCY.