Tube heating element with frit-coated carbon fiber yarn

Abstract

A heating element is provided and includes a ceramic tube. The ceramic tube has a central portion arranged between a first end portion and a second end portion. Carbon fiber yarn is wrapped around the ceramic tube from the first end portion to the second end portion. A frit coating is at least arranged on the carbon fiber yarn that is wrapped around the central portion of the ceramic tube. A first conductive component is coupled to the carbon fiber yarn at the first end portion of the ceramic tube, and a second conductive component is coupled to the carbon fiber yarn at the second end portion of the ceramic tube.

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