Re: dielectric material

To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
Subject: Re: dielectric material
From: Jim Monte <JDM95003-at-UCONNVM.UCONN.EDU> (by way of Terry Fritz <terryf-at-verinet-dot-com>)
Date: Sat, 26 Sep 1998 19:49:30 -0600
Approved: terryf-at-verinet-dot-com


Robert,

Would you provide some additional info about UHMW-PE?  For example, how
stiff is it relative to the others, and can it be rolled or is it too
brittle?  What are some current applications for it?  Also, what is its
relative cost?  Thanks for any additional info.

Jim Monte

>Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 17:23:06 -0600
>Subject: dielectric material
>Original Poster: ROBERT CRESSLER <59CREROB-at-menasha-dot-com>
>
>
>    I recommend the use of ultra high molecular weight Polyethylene
>(UHMW-PE) rather than high density (hdpe) low density(ldpe) ect.
>Available .005 to 8" thick
>very high dielectric strength 2300v/mil (900kv/cm) compared to the lower
>mol. weight versions......
>dielectric constant remains around 2.3
>if anyone needs a source,i work for a company that produces uhmw.
>Robert
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