[AMPS] AMERITRON AL80A

[measures]

>
>> >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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