Alumina diffusion barrier for sensing elements

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PATENT NO 10371581
APP PUB NO 20180348062A1
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15612583

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A sensing element for a temperature sensor including a base with a platinum meander applied thereto. An alumina diffusion barrier (ADB) covers the meander to provide protection against contamination and structural stabilization, wherein the alumina diffusion barrier is a contiguous polycrystalline layer fabricated from alumina and approximately 1% by weight of a rutile additive to be substantially devoid of network porosity. The contiguous polycrystalline layer includes grains with a typical grain size being in a range of 0.5-3 μm. A method for fabricating an alumina diffusion barrier includes the steps of: combining a nano-alumina and nano-rutile powder to create a formulation; applying the formulation to the platinum meander to form a layer; and sintering the layer to create a contiguous polycrystalline layer covering the platinum meander.

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SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES INC529 PLEASANT STREET ATTLEBORO MA 02703

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Baerts, Christiaan Belgium, BG 10 67
Mitsev, Petar Sofia, BG 2 12
Nikolov, Nikolay K Sofia, BG 1 2
Tilmans, Peter Ghent, BG 2 12
Tsoneva, Radostina H Sofia, BG 1 2
Van, Daele Benny Olen, BG 2 4

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