Hi,
I am looking for a material that is non conductive and heat resistant up to 600 degrees F. Something besides ceramic.
2006-12-22 15:34:03 · 7 answers · asked by Che 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Being non-conductive (i.e. being a strong insulator) and being heat resistant go hand in hand. Marble?
2006-12-22 15:36:33 · answer #1 · answered by Biznachos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good material is Silicon. It melts at about 2570 degrees F. Silicon is prepared as a brown amorphous powder or as gray-black crystals. It is obtained by heating silica, or silicon dioxide (SiO2), with a reducing agent, such as carbon or magnesium, in an electric furnace. Crystalline silicon has a hardness of 7, compared to 5 to 7 for glass. Silicon melts at about 1410° C (about 2570° F), boils at about 2355° C (about 4271° F), and has a specific gravity of 2.33. The atomic weight of silicon is 28.086.
2006-12-22 15:40:53 · answer #2 · answered by cheasy123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some plastics fit your description like phenolics. You may find some under the tradename Bakelite.
Other plastics like liquid crytal polymer under the tradename Vectra also work.
Plastics are perfect for your application.
2006-12-22 16:17:04 · answer #3 · answered by Pocket Rocket 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll second the asbestos, but it's a no-no now. How about something inflammable lined with magnesium oxide?
2006-12-22 15:42:08 · answer #4 · answered by Susan M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I need to know the application and environment to help. Too many variables...
2006-12-22 15:42:32 · answer #5 · answered by daw999999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
silicon-glass or asbestos
2006-12-23 08:48:32 · answer #6 · answered by physical 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
asbestos
2006-12-22 15:36:29 · answer #7 · answered by kjlh58 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋