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Potential gradient at the surface of the electrode is the most important factor in the breakdown of SF6 gas as reported in a companion paper. Hence the breakdown voltage may be predicted from the potential gradient at the surface of the electrode with technically acceptable accuracy.
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Kawaguchi et al. (1971) studied this question.
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