{"product_id":"electrical-contacts-paul-g-slade-9781439881309","title":"Electrical Contacts: Principles and Applications, Second Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eCovering the theory, application, and testing of contact materials, \u003cb\u003eElectrical Contacts: Principles and Applications, Second Edition\u003c\/b\u003e introduces a thorough discussion on making electric contact and contact interface conduction; presents a general outline of, and measurement techniques for, important corrosion mechanisms; considers the results of contact wear when plug-in connections are made and broken; investigates the effect of thin noble metal plating on electronic connections; and relates crucial considerations for making high- and low-power contact joints. It examines contact use in switching devices, including the interruption of AC and DC circuits with currents in the range 10mA to 100kA and circuits up to 1000V, and describes arc formation between open contacts and between opening contacts. Arcing effects on contacts such as erosion, welding, and contamination are also addressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContaining nearly 3,000 references, tables, equations, figures, drawings, and photographs, the book\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eprovides practical examples encompassing everything from electronic circuits to high power circuits, or microamperes to mega amperes. The new edition: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eReflects the latest advances in electrical contact science and technology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines current research on contact corrosion, materials, and switching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes updates and revisions in each chapter, as well as up-to-date references and new figures and examples throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelivers three new chapters on the effects of dust contamination, electronic sensing for switching systems, and contact phenomena for micro-electronic systems (MEMS) applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith contributions from recognized experts in the field, \u003cb\u003eElectrical Contacts: Principles and Applications, Second Edition \u003c\/b\u003eassists practicing scientists and engineers in the prevention of costly system failures, as well as offers a comprehensive introduction to the subject for technology graduate students, by expanding their knowledge of electrical contact phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul G. Slade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1439881308\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781439881309\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/17\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 1311\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.20h x 7.30w x 2.40d","brand":"Paul G. Slade","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48088278663423,"sku":"9781439881309","price":305.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e4c53b03-1b06-476d-a4c7-796961f61e95.jpg?v=1769104023","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/electrical-contacts-paul-g-slade-9781439881309","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}