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conductivity

[kon-duhk-tiv-i-tee] / ˌkɒn dʌkˈtɪv ɪ ti /


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It does have some more engineering problems than copper, including poorer conductivity, corrosion, and brittleness.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

Tesla has been a leader in this trend, for instance, securing patents on aluminum alloys with high electrical conductivity External link.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

In addition, they could guide the development of new materials with enhanced proton conductivity, which are important for technologies like fuel cells.

From Science Daily Apr. 7, 2026

The scroll-like structure not only improves electrical conductivity and mechanical strength, but also changes how the material interacts with molecules.

From Science Daily Mar. 31, 2026

Of course, quasi-religious talk about mind control is more appealing than a discussion of heat content and conductivity.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

"The present findings of high conductivities and unique ion migration mechanisms in Ba7Nb3.8Mo1.2O20.1 will help the development of science and engineering of oxide-ion, proton, and dual-ion conductors," concludes a hopeful Prof. Yashima.

From Science Daily Nov. 17, 2023

After screening various Ba7Nb4-xMo1+xO20+x/2 compositions, the team found that Ba7Nb3.8Mo1.2O20.1 had remarkable proton and oxide-ion conductivities.

From Science Daily Nov. 17, 2023

The process involves changing the electrical conductivities of semiconductors such as silicon by adding impurities.

From Nature Jan. 21, 2020

Molten salts are used because they possess a number of beneficial properties, including high heat capacities and thermal conductivities.

From Textbooks Feb. 14, 2019

In fact, the joint conductivity will be the sum of the two separate conductivities.

From Hawkins Electrical Guide, Number One Questions, Answers, & Illustrations, A Progressive Course of Study for Engineers, Electricians, Students and Those Desiring to acquire a Working Knowledge of Electricity and its Applications by Nehemiah Hawkins




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