Artifact Details

Title

Gas thyratron type EL C6J

Catalog Number

102735880

Type

Physical object

Description

This object is a xenon triode thyratron in a glass envelope with an industrial four-pin base and a cap for the plate at the opposite end. The circumference of the base is metal, with a ceramic bottom through which the pins project. The tube is rated at 750 V forward voltage at 6.4 A continuous current.

An index card Scotch-taped to the glass envelope has the following inscription written in red felt-tip pen: "NR3127 - Box 1 - #3."

Manufacturer

Electrons Inc.

Place Manufactured

Newark, N. J.

Identifying Numbers

Model number EL C6J Printed in silver ink around the glass envelope.
Other number 2538053 The first of six patent numbers printed in silver ink around the glass envelope.

Dimensions

overall: 9 1/4 in x 1 3/4 in x 1 3/4 in

Category

Component/other