From the list given of insulators & conductors, provide one material suitable to match the following environmental conditions. Give reasons for your answer, materials stated can be used more than once, or may not be required.
Conductor material: Copper, silver, aluminium, tungsten, carbon, nichrome, brass, gold, lead, tin
Insulator material: glass, mica, oil, ceramics, rubber, PVC
Enviroments: Dust, Tension, Compression, Vibration
Example..
Insulator material: Rubber
Environment: Vibration
Reason: Because it handles vibration well, eg: subwoofers
Conductor material: Lead
Environment: Vibration
Reason: Lead has a high damping capacity & has good sound & viration absorbtion.
Have been struggling with the properties of these materials, ie: glass and ceramics are stronger in compression, yet weak in tension. Just not fully aware of which material to use when working in different environments. Would appreciate anyone who could point me in the right direction, thanks in advance.
Conductor material: Copper, silver, aluminium, tungsten, carbon, nichrome, brass, gold, lead, tin
Insulator material: glass, mica, oil, ceramics, rubber, PVC
Enviroments: Dust, Tension, Compression, Vibration
Example..
Insulator material: Rubber
Environment: Vibration
Reason: Because it handles vibration well, eg: subwoofers
Conductor material: Lead
Environment: Vibration
Reason: Lead has a high damping capacity & has good sound & viration absorbtion.
Have been struggling with the properties of these materials, ie: glass and ceramics are stronger in compression, yet weak in tension. Just not fully aware of which material to use when working in different environments. Would appreciate anyone who could point me in the right direction, thanks in advance.