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ASTM F83-71(2013)

Historical Reaffirmation

Standard Practice for Definition and Determination of Thermionic Constants of Electron Emitters (Withdrawn 2023)

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1.1 This practice covers the definition and interpretation of the commonly used thermionic constants of electron emitters (1, 2, 3),2 with appended standard methods of measurement.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.


This practice covers the definition and interpretation of the commonly used thermionic constants of electron emitters with appended standard methods of measurement. Cathode materials shall alternatively be evaluated by relating the temperature-limited emission to fundamental properties of the emitter, particularly the work function. Comparisons are made between emitters using the thermionic constants such as the work function, emission constant, and the temperature dependence of the work function. These thermionic constants are geometry and field effects-independent, but exhibit variations under different conditions. The pertinent equations the Richardson-Dushman equation of electron emission to evaluate the effective work function, which in turn, shall be used to find the Richardson work function and the true work function. Sample computations are also detailed.


SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number F83
Publication Date May 1, 2013
Language en - English
Page Count 6
Revision Level 71(2013)
Supercedes
Committee F01.03
Publish Date Document Id Type View
March 1, 2018 F0083-71R18 Revision
March 31, 1971 F0083-71R02 Revision
May 1, 2013 F0083-71R13 Reaffirmation
May 1, 2009 F0083-71R09 Reaffirmation
March 31, 1971 F0083-71R96E01 Reaffirmation