Accession Number:

ADD014440

Title:

Liquid Metal Brush Material for Electrical Machinery Systems.

Descriptive Note:

Patent, Filed 31 May 85, patented 18 Nov 86,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Arora, Om P.
• Brady, James H.

Report Date:

1986-11-18

Pagination or Media Count:

6.0

Abstract:

This patent discloses a method for transferring current which uses a fusible alloy comprising from about 25.0 to about 48.0 weight percent bismuth, from about 0.8 to about 11.5 weight percent cadmium, from about 18.0 to about 53.5 weight percent indium, from 0.0 to about 24.0 weight percent lead, and from about 9.0 to about 17.0 weight percent tin. jhd

Descriptors:

• *ELECTRICAL BRUSHES
• *LIQUID METALS
• *PATENTS
• BISMUTH ALLOYS
• CADMIUM
• ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
• INDIUM ALLOYS
• MACHINES
• TIN ALLOYS

Subject Categories:

• Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE