WO2024111260A1 - 発熱体 - Google Patents
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- honeycomb structure used as a catalyst carrier, etc.
- heat For example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, when treating harmful substances in exhaust gas emitted from a vehicle engine, if the catalyst temperature is low, the catalyst does not heat up to the specified temperature, and the exhaust gas is not sufficiently purified.
- a honeycomb structure has been proposed that can be used as a catalyst carrier and also function as a heating element.
- heating elements are desired for applications other than exhaust gas purification for internal combustion engines.
- the present invention provides a heating element that has excellent heat generation characteristics and whose shape can be easily adjusted.
- a heating element is a heating element including a plurality of honeycomb structure units that have partition walls that extend from a first end face to a second end face and define a plurality of cells that serve as fluid flow paths, and generate heat when electricity is applied thereto, the plurality of honeycomb structure units including a first honeycomb structure unit and a second honeycomb structure unit, the first honeycomb structure unit and the second honeycomb structure unit are joined at a first joint, the volume resistivity of the first joint is lower than the volume resistivity of the honeycomb structure unit, and the volume resistivity of the first joint is 1 ⁇ cm or less.
- the honeycomb structure unit may have a volume resistivity of 2 ⁇ cm or more.
- a ratio of the volume resistivity of the honeycomb structure unit to the volume resistivity of the first joint portion may be 2 or more. 4.
- the heating element according to any one of the above items 1 to 3 may include a pair of first electrode parts for electrically heating the first honeycomb structure unit and the second honeycomb structure unit. 5.
- the first bonding portion may contain a component contained in the first electrode portion. 6.
- the plurality of honeycomb structure units may include a third honeycomb structure unit.
- the first honeycomb structure unit and the third honeycomb structure unit may be joined at a second joint, and the volume resistivity of the second joint may be higher than the volume resistivity of the honeycomb structure unit.
- the heating element according to the above item 6 may include a pair of second electrode parts for electrically heating the third honeycomb structure unit.
- the honeycomb structure unit may have an outer peripheral wall surrounding the partition walls. A cross-sectional shape of the outer peripheral wall perpendicular to the extension direction of the cells of the honeycomb structure unit may be rectangular or square.
- the honeycomb structure unit may contain a catalyst.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a schematic configuration of a heating element according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a first honeycomb structure unit constituting the heating element shown in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a schematic configuration of a heating element according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- the heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a plurality of honeycomb structure units that can generate heat when electricity is passed through them.
- Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic configuration of a heating element according to a first embodiment of the present invention
- Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a first honeycomb structure unit that constitutes the heating element shown in Figure 1.
- the heating element 100 comprises a first honeycomb structure unit 1 and a second honeycomb structure unit 2.
- the first honeycomb structure unit 1 has partition walls 14 that extend (in the length direction) from the first end face 10a to the second end face 10b and define a plurality of cells 12 that can serve as fluid flow paths, and an outer peripheral wall 16 that is located on the outer periphery and surrounds the partition walls 14.
- FIG. 2 shows the first honeycomb structure unit 1 shown in FIG. 1 as a representative example, but the second honeycomb structure unit 2 has a similar configuration.
- the first honeycomb structure unit 1 and the second honeycomb structure unit 2 are arranged with their outer peripheral walls 16 adjacent to each other so that the direction in which the cells 12 extend (length direction) is aligned.
- adjacent includes not only directly adjacent, but also adjacent via a joint.
- the heating element has two honeycomb structure units, but may have three or more honeycomb structure units.
- adjacent honeycomb structure units may be arranged adjacent to each other.
- the arrangement of the honeycomb structure units is not particularly limited.
- the heating element 100 has a first joint 21 provided between the first honeycomb structure unit 1 and the second honeycomb structure unit 2.
- the first honeycomb structure unit 1 and the second honeycomb structure unit 2 are joined at the first joint 21.
- the heating element 100 has a pair of first electrode parts 31, 31 that electrically heat the first honeycomb structure unit 1 and the second honeycomb structure unit 2.
- the pair of first electrode parts 31, 31 are provided opposite each other via a plurality of honeycomb structure units.
- One first electrode part 31 is provided on the outer peripheral wall 16 of the first honeycomb structure unit 1, and the other first electrode part 31 is provided on the outer peripheral wall 16 of the second honeycomb structure unit 2.
- the outer peripheral wall 16 of the honeycomb structure unit extends in the length direction.
- Each of the multiple cells 12 is a space extending in the length direction.
- the cross-sectional shape of each cell 12 perpendicular to the length direction is a rectangle in the illustrated example, but may be another polygon, or may be another shape such as a circle.
- the thickness of the partition wall 14 is, for example, 70 ⁇ m to 500 ⁇ m.
- the number of cells 12 per unit area in a plane perpendicular to the extension direction of the cells 12 is, for example, 15 cells/cm 2 to 150 cells/cm 2.
- the thickness of the partition wall 14 and the number of the cells 12 can be measured, for example, by a digital microscope.
- the cross-sectional shape of the outer peripheral wall 16 perpendicular to the length direction is preferably rectangular or square. Such a shape makes it easy to arrange multiple honeycomb structure units adjacent to each other, and allows for extremely excellent assembly of the heating element.
- the thickness of the outer peripheral wall 16 is, for example, 0.5 mm to 5 mm.
- the two honeycomb structure units that make up the heating element have the same shape and size, but the heating element may also be made up of multiple honeycomb structure units with different shapes and sizes.
- the thickness of the outer peripheral wall 16 can be measured, for example, by a digital microscope.
- the volume resistivity of the honeycomb structure unit is 2 ⁇ cm or more, preferably 10 ⁇ cm or more, and more preferably 15 ⁇ cm or more. Such a volume resistivity can suppress problems such as excessive current flow depending on the applied voltage.
- the volume resistivity of the honeycomb structure unit is, for example, 2000 ⁇ cm or less, preferably 500 ⁇ cm or less, and more preferably 100 ⁇ cm or less. With such a volume resistivity, sufficient heat can be generated when electricity is passed through it.
- Volume resistivity is measured using the four-terminal method, and can be the value at a temperature of 400°C.
- a test piece measuring 10 mm length x 50 mm width x 10 mm length is made from the same material as the material constituting the measurement target, silver paste is applied to both end faces of the test piece (both end faces in the length direction) to wire conductive wires, and a thermocouple is placed in the center of the test piece.
- a voltage is applied to the test piece using a voltage application current measurement device. The change in temperature of the test piece over time when voltage is applied is checked with a recorder, and the current and voltage values are measured when the temperature of the test piece reaches 400°C, allowing the volume resistivity to be calculated from the test piece size.
- the honeycomb structure unit is preferably made of ceramics.
- ceramics By using ceramics, the volume resistivity can be satisfactorily satisfied. Ceramics also have a low thermal expansion coefficient and excellent shape stability.
- the honeycomb structure unit is, for example, made of a material containing silicon carbide.
- the honeycomb structure unit is preferably made of a material containing a silicon-silicon carbide composite material as a main component.
- "containing a silicon-silicon carbide composite material” means, for example, that it contains 80% by mass or more, and preferably that it contains 90% by mass or more.
- the silicon-silicon carbide composite material can be a material in which a plurality of silicon carbide particles are bonded together by metallic silicon. In the silicon-silicon carbide composite material, the silicon carbide particles can function as aggregate, and the silicon can function as a binder. By using such a material, the above volume resistivity can be satisfactorily achieved.
- the ratio of the mass of silicon to the total mass of the silicon carbide particles and the mass of silicon is preferably 10% by mass to 40% by mass, and more preferably 15% by mass to 35% by mass.
- the volume resistivity of the honeycomb structure unit can also be controlled by adjusting its porosity.
- the honeycomb structure unit can be obtained by drying and firing a molded body obtained by molding a molding material containing ceramic raw materials.
- the molding material can contain silicon carbide (e.g., silicon carbide powder) and metallic silicon (e.g., metallic silicon powder).
- Other raw materials that can be contained in the molding material include, for example, a binder, a dispersion medium, and additives.
- the honeycomb structural unit can be used as a catalyst carrier, and a catalyst can be supported on the partition walls 14.
- a catalyst can be supported on the partition walls 14.
- the catalyst may preferably contain a precious metal (e.g., platinum, rhodium, palladium, ruthenium, indium, silver, gold), aluminum, nickel, zirconium, titanium, cerium, cobalt, manganese, zinc, copper, tin, iron, niobium, magnesium, lanthanum, samarium, bismuth, barium, and combinations thereof.
- a pair of first electrode portions 31, 31 are arranged opposite each other via a plurality of honeycomb structure units.
- the formation area of the first electrode portion 31 is not particularly limited, but is formed, for example, in a band shape extending in the extension direction of the cells 12 of the honeycomb structure unit.
- each of the pair of first electrode portions 31, 31 is provided with a terminal, one terminal of which can be connected to the positive pole of a power source and the other terminal of which can be connected to the negative pole of the power source.
- the thickness of the first electrode portion 31 is, for example, 100 ⁇ m to 5 mm.
- the volume resistivity of the first electrode portion 31 is preferably 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 ⁇ cm to 1 ⁇ cm, and more preferably 0.01 ⁇ cm to 0.2 ⁇ cm.
- the first electrode portion 31 may be made of any suitable material that satisfies the volume resistivity.
- the first electrode portion 31 may be made of, for example, a metal, a conductive ceramic, or a composite material (cermet) of a metal and a conductive ceramic.
- metals include Cr, Fe, Co, Ni, Si, and Ti. These may be used alone or in combination of two or more. When used in combination of two or more, an alloy of two or more metals may be used.
- conductive ceramics include metal compounds such as silicon carbide (SiC); metal silicides such as tantalum silicide (TaSi 2 ) and chromium silicide (CrSi 2 ).
- composite materials (cermets) of metals and conductive ceramics include composite materials of metal silicon and silicon carbide, and composite materials of the above-mentioned metal silicides, metal silicon, and silicon carbide.
- composite materials (cermets) of metals and conductive ceramics include composite materials in which one or more of the above-mentioned metals are added with one or more of insulating ceramics such as alumina, mullite, zirconia, cordierite, silicon nitride, and aluminum nitride from the viewpoint of reducing thermal expansion.
- the first electrode portion 31 is preferably made of the same material as the honeycomb structure unit.
- the first electrode portion 31 is preferably made of a material containing silicon carbide (for example, a material mainly composed of a silicon-silicon carbide composite material). This configuration reduces the difference in thermal expansion coefficient between the honeycomb structure unit and the first electrode portion 31, and increases the bonding strength between them. It can also contribute to improving productivity.
- the ratio of the mass of silicon to the total of the mass of the silicon carbide particles and the mass of silicon is preferably 20% by mass to 50% by mass, and more preferably 20% by mass to 40% by mass.
- the volume resistivity of the first electrode portion 31 can also be controlled by adjusting its porosity.
- the volume resistivity of the first bonding portion 21 is lower than that of the honeycomb structure unit.
- the volume resistivity of the first bonding portion 21 is 1 ⁇ cm or less, and preferably 0.2 ⁇ cm or less.
- the volume resistivity of the first bonding portion 21 is, for example, 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 ⁇ cm or more.
- the ratio of the volume resistivity of the honeycomb structure unit to the volume resistivity of the first bonding portion 21 is preferably 2 or more, more preferably 10 or more, and even more preferably 20 or more.
- the ratio of the volume resistivity of the honeycomb structure unit to the volume resistivity of the first bonding portion 21 is, for example, 1 ⁇ 10 7 or less.
- the first joint 21 capable of satisfying the above volume resistivity may be provided in at least a portion of the area where the first honeycomb structure unit 1 and the second honeycomb structure unit 2 face each other.
- the first joint 21 is provided over the entire area where the first honeycomb structure unit 1 and the second honeycomb structure unit 2 face each other.
- the thickness of the first joint 21 is, for example, 500 ⁇ m to 5 mm.
- the thickness of the first joint 21 may correspond to the distance between the first honeycomb structure unit 1 and the second honeycomb structure unit 2.
- the first bonding portion 21 may be made of any suitable material as long as it satisfies the volume resistivity.
- metal, conductive ceramics, or a composite material (cermet) of metal and conductive ceramics may be used as the constituent material of the first bonding portion 21.
- metals include Cr, Fe, Co, Ni, Si, and Ti. These may be used alone or in combination of two or more. When used in combination of two or more, an alloy of two or more metals may be used.
- conductive ceramics include metal compounds such as silicon carbide (SiC); metal silicides such as tantalum silicide (TaSi 2 ) and chromium silicide (CrSi 2 ).
- composite materials (cermets) of metal and conductive ceramics include composite materials of metal silicon and silicon carbide, and composite materials of the above-mentioned metal silicides, metal silicon, and silicon carbide.
- composite materials (cermets) of metals and conductive ceramics include composite materials in which one or more of the above-mentioned metals are added with one or more of insulating ceramics such as alumina, mullite, zirconia, cordierite, silicon nitride, and aluminum nitride from the viewpoint of reducing thermal expansion.
- the first bonding portion 21 is preferably made of the same material as the first electrode portion 31. Specifically, the first bonding portion 21 preferably contains a component contained in the first electrode portion 31. Such a configuration can contribute to improved productivity.
- the first bonding portion 21 may be made of the same material as the honeycomb structure unit.
- the first bonding portion 21 is preferably made of a material containing silicon carbide (for example, a material mainly composed of a silicon-silicon carbide composite material). This configuration reduces the difference in thermal expansion coefficient between the honeycomb structure unit and the first bonding portion 21, and increases the bonding strength between them. This can also contribute to improving productivity.
- the ratio of the mass of silicon to the total mass of the silicon carbide particles and the mass of silicon is preferably 20% by mass to 50% by mass, and more preferably 20% by mass to 40% by mass.
- the volume resistivity of the first bonding portion 21 can also be controlled by adjusting its porosity.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic configuration of a heating element according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- the heating element 200 includes a first heating portion 101 and a second heating portion 102.
- the first heating section 101 comprises a first honeycomb structure unit 1, a second honeycomb structure unit 2, and a fourth honeycomb structure unit 4 disposed between the first honeycomb structure unit 1 and the second honeycomb structure unit 2.
- the first honeycomb structure unit 1, the fourth honeycomb structure unit 4, and the second honeycomb structure unit 2 are disposed with adjacent outer peripheral walls 16 adjacent to each other so that the extension directions (length directions) of the respective cells 12 are aligned.
- the first heating section 101 includes a first joint 21 provided between the first honeycomb structure unit 1 and the fourth honeycomb structure unit 4, and a first joint 21 provided between the second honeycomb structure unit 2 and the fourth honeycomb structure unit 4.
- the first honeycomb structure unit 1 and the fourth honeycomb structure unit 4 are joined at the first joint 21, and the second honeycomb structure unit 2 and the fourth honeycomb structure unit 4 are joined at the first joint 21.
- the first heating section 101 includes a pair of first electrode sections 31, 31 that electrically heat the first honeycomb structure unit 1, the fourth honeycomb structure unit 4, and the second honeycomb structure unit 2.
- One first electrode section 31 is provided on the outer peripheral wall 16 of the first honeycomb structure unit 1, and the other first electrode section 31 is provided on the outer peripheral wall 16 of the second honeycomb structure unit 2.
- the second heating section 102 comprises a third honeycomb structure unit 3, a fifth honeycomb structure unit 5, and a sixth honeycomb structure unit 6.
- the third honeycomb structure unit 3, the fifth honeycomb structure unit 5, and the sixth honeycomb structure unit 6 are arranged with the adjacent outer peripheral walls 16 adjacent to each other so that the extension directions (length directions) of the respective cells 12 are aligned.
- the second heating section 102 includes a first joint 21 provided between the third honeycomb structure unit 3 and the fifth honeycomb structure unit 5, and a first joint 21 provided between the fifth honeycomb structure unit 5 and the sixth honeycomb structure unit 6.
- the third honeycomb structure unit 3 and the fifth honeycomb structure unit 5 are joined at the first joint 21, and the fifth honeycomb structure unit 5 and the sixth honeycomb structure unit 6 are joined at the first joint 21.
- the second heating section 102 includes a pair of second electrode sections 32, 32 which electrically heat the third honeycomb structure unit 3, the fifth honeycomb structure unit 5 and the sixth honeycomb structure unit 6.
- the pair of second electrode sections 32, 32 are arranged opposite each other via a plurality of honeycomb structure units.
- One second electrode part 32 is provided on the outer peripheral wall 16 of the third honeycomb structure unit 3, and the other second electrode part 32 is provided on the outer peripheral wall 16 of the sixth honeycomb structure unit 6.
- the pair of second electrode portions 32, 32 are arranged opposite each other via a plurality of honeycomb structure units.
- the formation area of the second electrode portion 32 is not particularly limited, but may be formed, for example, in a band shape extending in the extension direction of the cells 12 of the honeycomb structure unit.
- each of the pair of second electrode portions 32, 32 is provided with a terminal, one terminal of which may be connected to the positive pole of a power source, and the other terminal of which may be connected to the negative pole of the power source.
- the same explanation as for the first electrode portion 31 above can be applied to the details of the thickness, volume resistivity, and constituent materials of the second electrode portion 32.
- the honeycomb structure unit included in the first heating section 101 and the honeycomb structure unit included in the second heating section 102 are arranged adjacent to each other so that the extension directions (length directions) of the respective cells 12 are aligned.
- the heating element 200 has a second joint section 22 provided between the first heating section 101 and the second heating section 102.
- the first heating section 101 and the second heating section 102 are joined at the second joint section 22.
- the first honeycomb structure unit 1 and the third honeycomb structure unit 3 are joined at the second joint section 22.
- the volume resistivity of the second joint portion 22 can be set higher than the volume resistivity of the honeycomb structure unit.
- the volume resistivity of the second joint portion 22 is preferably 50 ⁇ cm or more, more preferably 200 ⁇ cm or more, and even more preferably 1000 ⁇ cm or more.
- the honeycomb structure unit included in each heating portion can be effectively heated.
- the degree of freedom in designing the shape of the obtained heating element can be further increased.
- the volume resistivity of the second joint portion 22 is, for example, 1 ⁇ 10 14 ⁇ cm or less.
- the ratio of the volume resistivity of the honeycomb structure unit to the volume resistivity of the second joint portion 22 is preferably 0.1 or less, more preferably 0.01 or less, and even more preferably 0.005 or less.
- the ratio of the volume resistivity of the honeycomb structure unit to the volume resistivity of the second joint portion 22 is, for example, 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 13 or more.
- the second joint 22 capable of satisfying the above volume resistivity may be provided in at least a portion of the area where the first honeycomb structure unit 1 and the third honeycomb structure unit 3 face each other.
- the second joint 22 is provided over the entire area where the first honeycomb structure unit 1 and the third honeycomb structure unit 3 face each other.
- the thickness of the second joint 22 is, for example, 500 ⁇ m to 5 mm.
- the thickness of the second joint 22 may correspond to the distance between the first honeycomb structure unit 1 and the third honeycomb structure unit 3.
- the second joint 22 is provided over the entire area where the first heating section 101 and the second heating section 102 face each other.
- the first electrode section 31 of the first heating section 101 and the second electrode section 32 of the second heating section 102 are separated by the second joint 22.
- the end 22a of the second joint 22 is located between the first electrode section 31 and the second electrode section 32.
- the end 22a of the second joint 22 may be located in the area where the honeycomb structure unit included in the first heating section 101 and the honeycomb structure unit included in the second heating section 102 face each other, and the first electrode section 31 and the second electrode section 32 may be electrically connected.
- the second bonding portion 22 may be made of any suitable material that satisfies the above volume resistivity.
- the second bonding portion 22 is preferably made of ceramics. By using ceramics, the above volume resistivity can be satisfactorily satisfied. Ceramics also have a low thermal expansion coefficient and can have excellent shape stability. Examples of ceramics include cordierite, mullite, alumina, spinel, silicon carbide, silicon nitride, and aluminum titanate. These may be used alone or in combination of two or more.
- the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible.
- the configurations shown in the above-described embodiments can be replaced with configurations that are substantially the same as those shown in the above-described embodiments, that have the same effects, or that can achieve the same purpose.
- the heating element of the embodiment of the present invention can be used, for example, as a catalyst carrier that supports a catalyst.
- honeycomb structure unit 12: cell, 14: partition wall, 16: outer wall, 21: first joint, 22: second joint, 31: first electrode portion, 32: second electrode portion, 100: heating element, 101: first heating portion, 102: second heating portion, 200: heating element.
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2.上記1に記載の発熱体において、上記ハニカム構造ユニットの体積抵抗率は2Ω・cm以上であってもよい。
3.上記1または2に記載の発熱体において、上記第一接合部の体積抵抗率に対する上記ハニカム構造ユニットの体積抵抗率の比は2以上であってもよい。
4.上記1から3のいずれかに記載の発熱体は、上記第1のハニカム構造ユニットおよび上記第2のハニカム構造ユニットを通電加熱する一対の第一電極部を備えていてもよい。
5.上記1から4のいずれかに記載の発熱体において、上記第一接合部は、上記第一電極部に含まれる成分を含んでいてもよい。
6.上記1から5のいずれかに記載の発熱体において、上記複数のハニカム構造ユニットは、第3のハニカム構造ユニットを含んでいてもよい。上記第1のハニカム構造ユニットと上記第3のハニカム構造ユニットとは第二接合部で接合されていてもよく、前記第二接合部の体積抵抗率は、上記ハニカム構造ユニットの体積抵抗率よりも高くてもよい。
7.上記6に記載の発熱体は、上記第3のハニカム構造ユニットを通電加熱する一対の第二電極部を備えていてもよい。
8.上記1から7のいずれかに記載の発熱体において、上記ハニカム構造ユニットは上記隔壁を囲む外周壁を有していてもよい。上記ハニカム構造ユニットの上記セルが延びる方向に垂直な上記外周壁の断面形状は矩形または正方形であってもよい。
9.上記1から8のいずれかに記載の発熱体において、上記ハニカム構造ユニットは触媒を含んでいてもよい。
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- 第一端面から第二端面まで延びて流体の流路となる複数のセルを区画形成する隔壁を有し、通電により発熱するハニカム構造ユニットを複数備える発熱体であって、
前記複数のハニカム構造ユニットは、第1のハニカム構造ユニットおよび第2のハニカム構造ユニットを含み、
前記第1のハニカム構造ユニットと前記第2のハニカム構造ユニットとは第一接合部で接合されており、
前記第一接合部の体積抵抗率は、前記ハニカム構造ユニットの体積抵抗率よりも低く、
前記第一接合部の体積抵抗率は1Ω・cm以下である、
発熱体。 - 前記ハニカム構造ユニットの体積抵抗率は2Ω・cm以上である、請求項1に記載の発熱体。
- 前記第一接合部の体積抵抗率に対する前記ハニカム構造ユニットの体積抵抗率の比は2以上である、請求項1または2に記載の発熱体。
- 前記第1のハニカム構造ユニットおよび前記第2のハニカム構造ユニットを通電加熱する一対の第一電極部を備える、請求項1または2に記載の発熱体。
- 前記第一接合部は、前記第一電極部に含まれる成分を含む、請求項4に記載の発熱体。
- 前記複数のハニカム構造ユニットは、第3のハニカム構造ユニットを含み、
前記第1のハニカム構造ユニットと前記第3のハニカム構造ユニットとは第二接合部で接合されており、
前記第二接合部の体積抵抗率は、前記ハニカム構造ユニットの体積抵抗率よりも高い、
請求項1または2に記載の発熱体。 - 前記第3のハニカム構造ユニットを通電加熱する一対の第二電極部を備える、請求項6に記載の発熱体。
- 前記ハニカム構造ユニットは前記隔壁を囲む外周壁を有し、前記ハニカム構造ユニットの前記セルが延びる方向に垂直な前記外周壁の断面形状は矩形または正方形である、請求項1または2に記載の発熱体。
- 前記ハニカム構造ユニットは触媒を含む、請求項1または2に記載の発熱体。
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