A vacuum interrupter is an electrical device used to interrupt high voltage electric current, typically in circuit breakers and contactors. It operates in a vacuum environment, which provides excellent insulation and arc-extinguishing properties. ### Key Features of Vacuum Interrupters: 1. **Construction**: - The vacuum interrupter consists of two main contacts enclosed in a sealed chamber that has been evacuated to create a vacuum.
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