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- the invention relates to a cathode for a high-pressure discharge lamp according to the preamble of claim 1.
- an electrode for high-pressure discharge lamps with gas or steam filling is known, which is made from a thorium dioxide-containing tungsten rod. Since these lamps are preferably used in devices with an optical beam path, the problems of arc disturbance and intensity fluctuation, associated with the premature destruction of the tip of the electrode serving as the cathode, occur more frequently than electrodes for electron tube construction. In recent years, increased demands have been placed on such lamps in this regard. Among other things this is due to the development of new areas of application.
- the invention has for its object to reduce the intensity fluctuations of the arc, to contain the uneven arc and to prevent premature destruction of the cathode tip.
- a region at the tip of the cathode can be particularly advantageously completely free of carbide.
- Such cathodes are used in short-arc lamps (high-pressure xenon lamps and high-pressure mercury lamps) in which, under certain circumstances, Temperatures occur in the area of the cathode tip that exceed the melting temperature of tungsten carbide (2710 ° C). If tungsten carbide were present in this area, this would lead to a partial melting of the tip. The result would be a difficult post-diffusion of thorium and an increase in work function, combined with an increase in uneven arch.
- GB-PS 929 668 and DE-OS 32 05 746 are generally concerned with electrodes for electron tube construction.
- These electrodes consist of a high-melting material, usually tungsten, which is doped with an electron-emitting material, usually ThO2.
- ThO2 can vary depending on the application within wide limits (0.1 - 5 wt .-%).
- elemental emitter material is formed due to the high temperature, which migrates to the surface preferably by diffusion along the grain boundaries. This process is crucial for the quality of the electrode and can be influenced by various measures.
- the grain structure can also be changed by further doping (e.g. potassium, aluminum) so that the grain boundary diffusion is further facilitated.
- further doping e.g. potassium, aluminum
- FIG. 1 schematically shows a xenon short arc lamp 1 with a low wattage (for example 150 W) which is operated with direct current and which is used, for example, as a projection light source and in spectrophotometers and color reproduction devices.
- the elliptical discharge vessel 2 made of quartz glass is filled with xenon (operating pressure approx. 50 bar).
- the anode 3 and the cathode 4 are arranged axially in the discharge vessel at a distance of approximately 2 mm from one another.
- Each electrode has a shaft 5.
- the electrical supply takes place in a known manner via molybdenum foils 6, the pins with the metallic Sleeve bases 7 are connected.
- the molybdenum foils 6 are sealed in a vacuum-tight manner in the two ends of the discharge vessel 2.
- another technique such as rod melting or cup melting, can also be used.
- the anode 3 is made as a solid cylinder block from hammered tungsten and has a wide, slightly beveled end face on the outside.
- the comparatively small cathode 4 is made of tungsten, which is doped with 0.4 wt .-% ThO2. It is shown enlarged in FIG. 2 (but not to scale).
- the cylindrical base body 8 of the cathode 4 tapers in the manner of a cone 9, the tip 10 of which is truncated.
- the cone forms an opening angle ⁇ of 25 ° and has an overall length of approximately 4 mm.
- the cone 9 is surrounded by a layer 11 of tungsten carbide over two thirds of its length. The layer thickness is approximately 10 ⁇ m.
- the remaining third of the cone length is kept free of carbide.
- the minimum width of the free zone at the cathode tip is 0.7 mm. This minimum width is essentially determined by the temperature distribution at the cathode tip. This free zone ensures that the tip cannot melt due to the lower melting temperature of the tungsten carbide layer compared to tungsten.
- the carbide layer is produced by separating carbon from a carbon-containing gas, e.g. CH4 (CVD process). To achieve a layer thickness of 10 ⁇ m, a gas flow of approx. 1 l / min is maintained for 10 minutes at 2100 ° C. The zone to be kept clear at the top of the cone is covered by depressions in the batch carrier. In this process, the cylindrical body is also partially covered with a carbide layer. However, this is meaningless for the essence of the invention.
- a carbon-containing gas e.g. CH4 (CVD process).
- lamps which were equipped with these cathodes were able to keep the luminance fluctuation caused by the uneven arc below 4% and the intensity drift occurring in continuous operation below 1% per hour. Premature failures due to melting of the tip were not observed.
- the entire cone is covered by a carbide layer, the thickness of the layer continuously decreasing from the base to the tip of the cone. This can be done by dipping, brushing, spraying or the like. achieve, with adequate measures (drainage, etching) ensuring adequate thinning towards the tip.
- the shape of the cathode can be designed differently; e.g. can instead of a cone a hemisphere or similar be used.
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Eine Kathode für eine Hochdruckentladungslampe mit zylindrischem Grundkörper (8) und daran angeformtem Kegel (9) weist im Bereich des Kegels (9) außen eine in Richtung zur Spitze (10) des Kegels (9) hin abnehmende Carbidschicht (11) auf. Der Bereich an der Spitze (10) des Kegels (9) kann völlig frei von Carbid sein. Diese Maßnahme verbessert die Bogenunruhe und verhindert ein Aufschmelzen der Spitze.A cathode for a high-pressure discharge lamp with a cylindrical base body (8) and a cone (9) formed thereon has, in the region of the cone (9), a carbide layer (11) which decreases towards the tip (10) of the cone (9). The area at the tip (10) of the cone (9) can be completely free of carbide. This measure improves the balance of the bow and prevents the tip from melting.
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Kathode für eine Hochdruckentladungslampe nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a cathode for a high-pressure discharge lamp according to the preamble of
Aus der DE-PS 1 088 155 ist eine Elektrode für Hochdruckentladungslampen mit Gas- oder Dampffüllung bekannt, die aus einem thoriumdioxidhaltigen Wolframstab gefertigt ist. Da diese Lampen vorzugsweise in Geräten mit optischem Strahlengang verwendet werden, treten im Vergleich zu Elektroden für den Elektronenröhrenbau verstärkt die Probleme der Bogenunruhe und der Intensitätsschwankung auf, verbunden mit der vorzeitigen Zerstörung der Spitze der als Kathode dienenden Elektrode. In den letzten Jahren werden in dieser Hinsicht erhöhte Anforderungen an derartige Lampen gestellt. U.a. ist dies auf die Erschließung neuer Anwendungsgebiete zurückzuführen.From DE-PS 1 088 155 an electrode for high-pressure discharge lamps with gas or steam filling is known, which is made from a thorium dioxide-containing tungsten rod. Since these lamps are preferably used in devices with an optical beam path, the problems of arc disturbance and intensity fluctuation, associated with the premature destruction of the tip of the electrode serving as the cathode, occur more frequently than electrodes for electron tube construction. In recent years, increased demands have been placed on such lamps in this regard. Among other things this is due to the development of new areas of application.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, die Intensitätsschwankungen des Lichtbogens zu mindern, die Bogenunruhe einzudämmen und eine vorzeitige Zerstörung der Kathodenspitze zu verhindern.The invention has for its object to reduce the intensity fluctuations of the arc, to contain the uneven arc and to prevent premature destruction of the cathode tip.
Diese Aufgabe wird bei einer Kathode für Hochdruckentladungslampen durch das kennzeichnende Merkmal des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved in a cathode for high-pressure discharge lamps by the characterizing feature of
Die mit der Erfindung erzielten Vorteile bestehen insbesondere in einer verbesserten Stabilität des Lichtbogens und in einer erhöhten Lebensdauer.The advantages achieved with the invention exist in particular in an improved stability of the arc and in an increased service life.
Weitere Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den kennzeichnenden Merkmalen der Unteransprüche angegeben.Further refinements of the invention are specified in the characterizing features of the subclaims.
Besonders vorteilhaft kann ein Bereich an der Spitze der Kathode völlig frei von Carbid sein. Solche Kathoden werden bei Kurzbogenlampen (Xenonhochdrucklampen und Quecksilberhochdrucklampen) verwendet, bei denen u.U. im Bereich der Kathodenspitze Temperaturen auftreten, die die Schmelztemperatur von Wolframcarbid (2710 °C) übersteigen. Wäre in diesem Bereich Wolframcarbid vorhanden, würde dies zu einem teilweisen Aufschmelzen der Spitze führen. Die Folge wäre eine erschwerte Nachdiffusion von Thorium und ein Ansteigen der Austrittsarbeit, verbunden mit einer Erhöhung der Bogenunruhe.A region at the tip of the cathode can be particularly advantageously completely free of carbide. Such cathodes are used in short-arc lamps (high-pressure xenon lamps and high-pressure mercury lamps) in which, under certain circumstances, Temperatures occur in the area of the cathode tip that exceed the melting temperature of tungsten carbide (2710 ° C). If tungsten carbide were present in this area, this would lead to a partial melting of the tip. The result would be a difficult post-diffusion of thorium and an increase in work function, combined with an increase in uneven arch.
Als Grundlage zum besseren Verständnis der Wirkungsweise der Erfindung wird auf die GB-PS 929 668 und die DE-OS 32 05 746 verwiesen, die sich allgemein mit Elektroden für den Elektronenröhrenbau beschäftigen. Diese Elektroden bestehen aus einem hochschmelzenden Material, in der Regel Wolfram, das mit einem elektronenemittierenden Material, meist ThO₂, dotiert ist. Der Anteil des ThO₂ kann je nach Anwendungszweck in weiten Grenzen (0,1 - 5 Gew.-%) variieren. Beim Betrieb der Lampe wird aufgrund der hohen Temperatur elementares Emittermaterial gebildet, das bevorzugt durch Diffusion entlang der Korngrenzen an die Oberfläche wandert. Dieser Prozeß ist entscheidend für die Qualität der Elektrode und kann durch verschiedene Maßnahmen beeinflußt werden.As a basis for a better understanding of the operation of the invention, reference is made to GB-PS 929 668 and DE-OS 32 05 746, which are generally concerned with electrodes for electron tube construction. These electrodes consist of a high-melting material, usually tungsten, which is doped with an electron-emitting material, usually ThO₂. The proportion of ThO₂ can vary depending on the application within wide limits (0.1 - 5 wt .-%). During operation of the lamp, elemental emitter material is formed due to the high temperature, which migrates to the surface preferably by diffusion along the grain boundaries. This process is crucial for the quality of the electrode and can be influenced by various measures.
Durch weitere Dotierungen (z.B. Kalium, Aluminium) kann das Korngefüge zusätzlich so verändert werden, daß die Korngrenzendiffusion weiter erleichtert wird.The grain structure can also be changed by further doping (e.g. potassium, aluminum) so that the grain boundary diffusion is further facilitated.
Darüber hinaus ist es bekannt, den Metallkörper mit Kohlenstoff zu dotieren, um die Reduktion des Emittermaterials zu erleichtern. Weiterhin kann auch eine äußere Carbidschicht auf den Metallkörper aufgetragen werden, wobei die hohe Diffusionsrate des Kohlenstoffs ein Eindringen in den Metallkörper sicherstellt (G.H. Gessinger, Ch. Buxbaum, Mater. Sci. Res. 10 (1975), S. 295 ff.).In addition, it is known to dope the metal body with carbon in order to facilitate the reduction of the emitter material. Furthermore, an outer carbide layer can also be applied to the metal body, the high diffusion rate of the carbon ensuring penetration into the metal body (GH Gessinger, Ch. Buxbaum, Mater. Sci. Res. 10 (1975), p. 295 ff.).
Die Erfindung wird anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels näher beschrieben. Es zeigt
Figur 1 eine XenonkurzbogenlampeFigur 2 eine besonders bevorzugte Ausführungsform einer Kathode
- Figure 1 shows a xenon short arc lamp
- Figure 2 shows a particularly preferred embodiment of a cathode
In Figur 1 ist schematisch eine mit Gleichstrom betriebene Xenonkurzbogenlampe 1 niedriger Wattstufe (z.B. 150 W) gezeigt, die z.B. als Projektionslichtquelle und in Spektralphotometern und Farbreproduktionsgeräten Verwendung findet. Das elliptische Entladungsgefäß 2 aus Quarzglas ist mit Xenon (Betriebsdruck ca. 50 bar) gefüllt. Im Entladungsgefäß sind die Anode 3 und die Kathode 4 in einem Abstand von ca. 2 mm zueinander axial angeordnet. Jede Elektrode weist einen Schaft 5 auf. Die elektrische Zuleitung erfolgt in bekannter Weise über Molybdänfolien 6, die über Stifte mit den metallischen Hülsensockeln 7 verbunden sind. Die Molybdänfolien 6 sind vakuumdicht in die beiden Enden des Entladungsgefäßes 2 eingeschmolzen. Statt einer Einschmelzung mit Molybdänfolien kann auch eine andere Tecknik, z.B. Stabeinschmelzung oder Bechereinschmelzung, verwendet werden.FIG. 1 schematically shows a xenon
Die Anode 3 ist als massiver Zylinderblock aus gehämmertem Wolfram gefertigt und weist eine breite, außen leicht angeschrägte Stirnfläche auf.The
Die vergleichsweise kleine Kathode 4 ist aus Wolfram gefertigt, das mit 0,4 Gew.-% ThO₂ dotiert ist. Sie ist in Figur 2 vergrößert (jedoch nicht maßstäblich) wiedergegeben. Um eine hohe Bogenstabilität zu sichern, verjüngt sich der zylindrische Grundkörper 8 der Kathode 4 (Durchmesser ca. 2 mm) nach Art eines Kegels 9, dessen Spitze 10 abgestumpft ist. Der Kegel bildet einen Öffnungswinkel α von 25° und weist eine Gesamtlänge von etwa 4 mm auf. Der Kegel 9 ist, ausgehend vom Grundkörper 8, auf zwei Drittel seiner Länge von einer Schicht 11 aus Wolframcarbid umgeben. Die Schichtdicke beträgt etwa 10 µm. Zur Spitze 10 hin ist das restliche Drittel der Kegellänge (eine ca. 1,3 mm breite Zone) frei von Carbid gehalten.The comparatively
In der gezeigten Konfiguration beträgt die Mindestbreite der freien Zone an der Kathodenspitze 0,7 mm. Diese Mindestbreite ist im wesentlichen durch die Temperaturverteilung an der Kathodenspitze bestimmt. Durch diese freie Zone wird sichergestellt, daß keine Aufschmelzung der Spitze durch die im Vergleich zu Wolfram niedrigere Schmelztemperatur der Wolframcarbidschicht erfolgen kann.In the configuration shown, the minimum width of the free zone at the cathode tip is 0.7 mm. This minimum width is essentially determined by the temperature distribution at the cathode tip. This free zone ensures that the tip cannot melt due to the lower melting temperature of the tungsten carbide layer compared to tungsten.
Die Herstellung der Carbidschicht erfolgt durch Abschiedung von Kohlenstoff aus einem kohlenstoffhaltigen Gas, z.B. CH₄ (CVD-Verfahren). Zum Erreichen einer Schichtdicke von 10 µm wird eine Gasdurchfluß von ca. 1 l/min über 10 Minuten bei 2100 °C aufrechterhalten. Die freizuhaltende Zone an der Spitze des Kegels wird dabei durch Vertiefungen im Chargenträger abgedeckt. Bei diesem Verfahren wird auch der zylindrische Körper teilweise mit einer Carbidschicht überzogen. Dies ist für das Wesen der Erfindung jedoch bedeutungslos.The carbide layer is produced by separating carbon from a carbon-containing gas, e.g. CH₄ (CVD process). To achieve a layer thickness of 10 µm, a gas flow of approx. 1 l / min is maintained for 10 minutes at 2100 ° C. The zone to be kept clear at the top of the cone is covered by depressions in the batch carrier. In this process, the cylindrical body is also partially covered with a carbide layer. However, this is meaningless for the essence of the invention.
Während einer Betriebsdauer von 1000 Stunden konnte bei Lampen, die mit diesen Kathoden bestückt waren, die durch die Bogenunruhe bedingte Leuchtdichteschwankung unter 4 % und die im kontinuierlichen Betrieb auftretende Intensitätsdrift unter 1 % pro Std. gehalten werden. Vorzeitige Ausfälle durch Aufschmelzen der Spitze wurden nicht beobachtet.During an operating period of 1000 hours, lamps which were equipped with these cathodes were able to keep the luminance fluctuation caused by the uneven arc below 4% and the intensity drift occurring in continuous operation below 1% per hour. Premature failures due to melting of the tip were not observed.
Bei einer anderen Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist der gesamte Kegel von einer Carbidschicht überzogen, wobei die Dicke der Schicht von der Basis zur Spitze des Kegels hin kontinuierlich abnimmt. Dies läßt sich durch Tauchverfahren, Pinseln, Sprühen o.ä. erreichen, wobei durch geeignete Maßnahmen (Ablaufen, Ätzen) eine ausreichende Verdünnung zur Spitze hin sichergestellt wird.In another embodiment of the invention, the entire cone is covered by a carbide layer, the thickness of the layer continuously decreasing from the base to the tip of the cone. This can be done by dipping, brushing, spraying or the like. achieve, with adequate measures (drainage, etching) ensuring adequate thinning towards the tip.
Die Erfindung ist nicht auf die gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiele beschränkt. Insbesondere kann die Form der Kathode anders gestaltet sein; z.B. kann statt eines Kegels eine Halbkugel o.ä. verwendet werden.The invention is not restricted to the exemplary embodiments shown. In particular, the shape of the cathode can be designed differently; e.g. can instead of a cone a hemisphere or similar be used.
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