Monolithic MAX phase ternary alloys for sliding electrical contacts
| Patent Number: | 10,199,788 |
| Issued: | 2/5/2019 |
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| Abstract: | The present invention relates to monolithic structures for use as an electrical contact. In particular, these structures are formed from a laminate alloy, which in turn is composed of a M.sub.n+1AX.sub.n compound. Electrical contact assemblies and electrical components having such contacts are also described herein. In some example, such monolithic structures display increased wear resistance, which is useful for sliding electrical contacts. |
| Filed: | 5/12/2016 |
| Application Number: | 15/153,453 |
| Government Interests: | STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT INTEREST This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-NA0003525 awarded by the United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration. The Government has certain rights in the invention. |