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Graphene Layering in Coke Deposit on LTC Contacts

Reflected Crossed Polarized Light Illumination

Definition/Function:

Significance in the Environment:

The coking of LTC contacts can cause the connecting transformer to fail.

Characteristic Features:

Associated Particles:

References:

Savage, G., CARBON-CARBON COMPOSITES, Chapman & Hall, 1993

Presentation that discusses Coking in LTCs: http://www.microlabnw.com/index/EPRIMarch7-2005.ppt