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Re: EGL electrode issues

Posted By: Don Miner
Date: Sunday, 22 October 2006, at 11:55 p.m.

In Response To: Re: EGL electrode issues (SVP Neon Equipment)

> Don,

> With all due respect, if good materials are
> used and the tube is well processed (proper
> glass & electrode temperature, quickly
> evacuated to less than 1 micron, etc.) the
> mercury is pure and everything else is how
> it should be, you should be able to dump the
> mercury in a hot tube (150°C / 300°F) on hot
> electrodes and not get any staining. You
> will get immediate vaporization of the
> mercury, which will cloud the glass of the
> electrode. But no staining due to chemical
> reactivity with the mercury.

> Mark
Thanks Mark, But you nave to remember, I am the one person who usually gets the short end of the stick. I am sure you have heard of Mr. Murphy and that silly law of his. Have a great week, Don

Messages In This Thread

• EGL electrode issues -- James -- Wednesday, 18 October 2006, at 4:41 p.m.
  • Re: EGL electrode issues -- Don Miner -- Friday, 20 October 2006, at 11:21 p.m.
    • Re: EGL electrode issues -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Saturday, 21 October 2006, at 2:11 p.m.
      • Re: EGL electrode issues -- Don Miner -- Sunday, 22 October 2006, at 11:55 p.m.
        • Re: EGL electrode issues -- James -- Tuesday, 7 November 2006, at 5:15 p.m.
          • Re: EGL electrode issues -- Sean S -- Tuesday, 7 November 2006, at 8:39 p.m.
            • Re: EGL electrode issues -- James -- Friday, 22 December 2006, at 7:44 p.m.

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