Patent ID: 8816577
Filing Date: 2014-08-26
Classification: H01T

Abstract:
1. A method of forming an electrode for use in a spark plug, comprising the steps of: providing a core formed of a Cu alloy, the Cu alloy including, in weight percent of the Cu alloy: Cu in an amount of at least 98.50 weight percent, and at least one of Zr and Cr in a total amount of at least 0.05 weight percent; providing a Ni alloy including, in weight percent of the Ni alloy: Ni in an amount of at least 90.0 weight percent; at least one of a Group 3 element, a Group 4 element, and a Group 13 element; and at least one of chromium (Cr), silicon (Si), and manganese (Mn); and forming the Ni alloy into a clad (