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The ceramic microstructure, the chemical homogeneity of specific dopants and the mechanical integrity of a varistor disc are critical parameters in determining the transient voltage suppression features of these devices. The material properties and overall quality of the starting ceramic powders used to produce such components are essential in achieving the desired properties. The present work describes a novel chemical method developed to produce doped zinc oxide powders and an industrial scale manufacturing process for the production of final varistor blocks for surge arrester applications. The results are compared with those obtained when using standard varistor powder made by the mixed oxide route is used. All the fundamental electrical properties of the discs have been determined and correlated with the relevant manufacturing steps.
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Puyané, R., Guy, I. & Metz, R. High Performance Varistor Discs Obtained from Chemically Synthesized Doped Zinc Oxide Powder. Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology 13, 575–578 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1008635009533
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