Applies to a device or a material and describes either electrical or thermal conductivity. As opposed to insulative. This is a qualitative term in which the boundary between conductive/insulative will vary according to application/use.
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conductivity of silicon
Im just wondering if I did the following question correctly:
Determine the conductivity of silicon at T = 300 K if it is doped with donor impurity atoms at a concentration of 1.25*10^16 cm-3. Assume ...
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ionization using electric field [closed]
Anybody who has this idea,thanks friends;
can the electrical resistance of copper limit the threshold value of ion generated from a sharp edged copper wire? for example with applied voltage increment ...
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is there some sort of paste, grease, spray or similar thing that helps make more contact surface for high-current battery?
I have terminals attached to a battery, which will conduct high-current (40A to 200A), and these are copper plates. As the plates, and battery terminals are not perfectly even (even if they appear ...
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Conductivity of water, and risk of shock? (fact checking)
Through simple researching I have discovered the unit of siemens (being a reciprocal of ohms).
Now I wish to apply this to a (silly) scenario where the conductivity of tap water is 800µS/cm (from ...
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What is the most available hitemp superconductor for samples and study?
I could only find one named Amperium on the web, but not on the eBay or any little shops. It is very interesting material with conductivity 40 times better than copper. Is it possible to buy anywhere ...
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Can I use conductive silicone for anything I could use solder for?
I got my hands on a big tube of conductive silicone. I've never heard of it before, but my first thought was, "Is this just basically wire in a tube?" Has anyone ever used this before? Can you just ...
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Is there a conductive tape product that conducts from top to bottom?
I have an application where I need to place something conductive, like aluminum foil, to a contact where an object will be sliding onto. So it needs to be adhesive on one side, yet conduct from the ...
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conductive paint + water =?
I'm trying to create an outdoor installation with simple embedded electronics. I was hoping to use conductive paint to connect leds. The leds would be covered (waterproof) but the conductive paint ...
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Conductive Thread - non toxic?
Is the conductive thread non toxic?
Safe to wear up against your skin for extended periods of time?
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Is there a way to print / draw a circuit on to clothing?
I'm looking for an alternative to the conductive thread (since i lack some sowing skills). I have seen silver conductive pen but I'm wondering if it could be used for clothing?
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Is there a way to make your own conductive thread for wearable electronics?
I am a poor student, was wondering if anyone has any home-brew recipes for making conductive thread for use in wearable electronics?
