>
>> >The 3-500Z getters itself through a Zirconium coating on the anode. This
>> >is the coating that gives the anode a dull powdery gray color. Zirconium
>> >absorbs different gases at different temperatures, with optimum gettering
>> >for most gases occurring around 1400 degrees C. Optimum absorbing of
>> >hydrogen occurs at 350 degrees C.
>> ______________________________________________________________
>>
>> Very interesting. Is there a similar effect with the graphite-anode
>> versions?
>>
>> 73, Bill W7TI
>
>The effect is the same. The same materials are used.
>
Taurine feculence.
>Graphite tends to release more gas and other impurities more than
>hard metals, but otherwise gettering operation is about the same.
Graphite anodes contain only graphite. Graphite has the ability store
gas, however, it does not getter. // To feed their egos, some people
fabricate.
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- Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.
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