Conductivity

Tungsten may seem to be conductive, but it is not. This may surprise you considering how similar it is to carbon and how similar it appears to be. Many substances, in fact, appear to be conductive just by looking at them. However, they are not as conductive as they seem to be. Tungsten, the element known as tungsten, has a wide range of industrial and manufacturing … [Read more...] about Is Tungsten Conductive – Conductivity Explained

Uranium is a silvery-white metal with the symbol U and atomic number 92. It is ductile, malleable, dense, and slightly paramagnetic. Uranium has a high atomic mass and it is weakly radioactive as all the isotopes of uranium are very unstable.  Uranium is a poor electrical conductor. The electrical resistivity of uranium is high compared to other metals (copper, silver, … [Read more...] about Is Uranium Conductive | Exploring the Conductivity of Uranium

Lead is a heavy metal. Like other metals, Pure lead is a conductor of both electricity and heat. However, lead is not as conductive as other metals such as copper, silver, gold, aluminum, etc. Lead has relatively a higher resistivity.  Lead is a post-transition metal. It is very soft and malleable. Lead’s atomic number is 82. As lead has a higher atomic number and it is … [Read more...] about Is Lead Conductive | Exploring the Conductive Properties of Lead

Tapes are used often to fix loose and broken things in everyday life. Among a large number of variants, duct tape is one of the most heavy-duty ones out there. It is reliable, versatile, and durable. But often a question is asked – Is duct tape conductive? In short – the duct tapes with metal backing are conductive, but the ones backed with plastic are non-conductive. Still, … [Read more...] about Is Duct Tape Conductive | The Role of Duct Tape in Electrical Conductivity

Brass is conductive but its conductivity is not for electrical purposes. Brass is a copper-zinc alloy with variable proportions of copper and zinc to create different mechanical, electrical, and chemical characteristics. Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity. Brass should be an excellent conductor in this regard, but it isn't. This is due to the zinc element … [Read more...] about Is Brass Conductive