Current-reducing device

A current-reducing device (fuse or switch) is described comprising a foil member of Al or Mg which is immersed in a fluid with which it will chemically react (such as H2O or H2O2) above a certain temperature. The foil member is an electrical conductor but becomes an electrical insulator as a result...

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Main Authors FRIEDMAN; MOSHE, URY; MICHAEL G
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 07.10.1980
Subjects
BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
ELECTRIC SWITCHES
ELECTRICITY
EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
RELAYS
SELECTORS
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Summary:A current-reducing device (fuse or switch) is described comprising a foil member of Al or Mg which is immersed in a fluid with which it will chemically react (such as H2O or H2O2) above a certain temperature. The foil member is an electrical conductor but becomes an electrical insulator as a result of the chemical reaction.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19770808839