Why is mercury selected as the cathode material in arc rectifiers?

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16 Dec 2018
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28 May 2026

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Mercury is used as the cathode in arc rectifiers because it has a low ionization potential, a high atomic weight, low boiling point and specific heat, and remains liquid at room temperature. Therefore, all these factors contribute to its suitability.

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