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I-23 — I-23 Mercury-Pool Ignitron

Manufacturer: Taylor / Richardson

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Product Description

Large mercury-pool ignitron rated at 50 kV and 5000 A peak current for industrial welding, heavy pulsed power, and high-current switching.

Technical Specifications

Tube TypeIgnitron
Peak Anode Voltage50 kV
Peak Current5000 A
Average Current50 A
Holding Voltage<15 V
CoolantWater
Mercury PoolIntegral cathode

Applications

  • Resistance welding control
  • High-current industrial switching
  • Heavy pulsed power
  • Electric arc furnace control
  • High-power UPS systems

Key Features

  • 5000 A peak current
  • 50 kV hold-off voltage
  • Mercury-pool self-recovering cathode
  • Water-cooled jacket
  • Industry standard ignitron type