What the hell is this electronic component!!!

spitso

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Hey everyone

In search for a SCR (Thyristor) as it is my first time dealing with a component, i scavanged through my numerous boards i have from old TV's and computers and i stumbled across a really weird component.
I believe it was from a Sanyo TV.
It has 3 legs and inside it looks like two different coloured tablets seperated by a plate.

What is this component?
Where can i find its specs?
 

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interesting. Thanks Nigel

Any ideas on what devices SCR's can be salvaged from? they look just like a transitor yeh?
 
Look for circuit boards that controlled a DC motor or universal motor that was driven from a line voltage source. Treadmills, kitchen gadgets, electric tools, and things that took more than a wall adapter to power.
 
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