New powder metallurgy processing routes were designed to manufacture Ag ZnO electrical contact composites. Their physical properties, electrical contact properties and microstructures were investigated. By modelling ...New powder metallurgy processing routes were designed to manufacture Ag ZnO electrical contact composites. Their physical properties, electrical contact properties and microstructures were investigated. By modelling tests, it is shown that the requirements of commercial use were met. It is proved that Ag ZnO composites could be used to substitute toxic Ag CdO on large load electrical contactors.展开更多
文摘New powder metallurgy processing routes were designed to manufacture Ag ZnO electrical contact composites. Their physical properties, electrical contact properties and microstructures were investigated. By modelling tests, it is shown that the requirements of commercial use were met. It is proved that Ag ZnO composites could be used to substitute toxic Ag CdO on large load electrical contactors.