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Vacuum circuit breakers use vacuum as an insulating and arc-quenching medium. They allow for very fast interruption of electric arcs due to the high dielectric strength recovery rate of vacuum. A vacuum circuit breaker consists of fixed contacts, moving contacts, and an arc shield housed inside a vacuum chamber. They are suitable for medium voltage applications and are being developed for higher voltages as a more environmentally friendly alternative to SF6 circuit breakers. Vacuum circuit breakers can also

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