Electrical conductors formed of sub-oxides of titanium
AssigneeEbonex Technologies Inc.
InventorRobert L. Clarke
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Abstract
An electrical conductor formed substantially of a titanium sub-oxide having a formula TiO.sub.x where x is less than two. The conductor may take the form of a resistance heater which is compatible with ceramic insulators, and is useful because of its ability to withstand corrosive media and its very low coefficient of thermal expansion.
Claims9
An electrical conductor having a structure which consists essentially of a bulk titanium sub-oxide of the formula TiO.sub.x, where X is in the range 1.7 to 1.85, wherein the structure is coated with an electrically insulating material, said structure being adapted for connection to a source of AC or DC electrical power at at least two positions on said structure.
A resistive heating element having a structure consisting essentially of a bulk titanium sub-oxide having the formula TiO.sub.x, where x is greater than 1.85 but not greater than 1.98, said structure being adapted for connection to a source of AC or DC electrical power at at least two positions on said structure.
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