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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 19, 1995
Filed:
May. 09, 1994
Masaki Iwaya, Aichi, JP;
Kyohei Hayashi, Aichi, JP;
Hiroshi Matsuzaki, Aichi, JP;
Yoshirou Suematsu, Aichi, JP;
NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd., Aichi, JP;
Abstract
A ceramic composition for thermistor exhibiting stable resistance values over a wide temperature range and capable of being used for a prolonged time. The composition is represented by (M.sup.1 M.sup.2 O.sub.3).sub.1-x .multidot.(M.sup.1 AlO.sub.3).sub.x, wherein M.sup.1 is an element selected from the elements of the group 3A of the International Periodic Table excluding La and M.sup.2 is an element of the groups 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A and 8 of the International Periodic Table, and wherein the mixing ratio between an electrically conductive substance stable at elevated temperatures and an insulating substance stable at elevated temperatures, may be adjusted. A thermistor formed of the composition is superior in high-temperature stability and can be used over a broad temperature range because its resistance value can be selected to an optimum value.