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minus-square@antimidas@sopuli.xyzlinkfedilink15•edit-211 months agoA mercury arc rectifier. The mercury vapor is ionized, and used for increasing the current carrying capacity of the component – compared to how much a traditional valve design with complete vacuum would work. In short, it makes DC out of AC.
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A mercury arc rectifier. The mercury vapor is ionized, and used for increasing the current carrying capacity of the component – compared to how much a traditional valve design with complete vacuum would work.
In short, it makes DC out of AC.
After my sensiblechuckle.gif I appreciate this sensible answer