What are some of the materials capacitors are made from?

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What are some of the materials capacitors are made from?

I need to know what diffrent capacitors are made from for a school report. i hope some one can help. Thanks everyone who answers.

2007-01-08 01:38:03 · 2 answers · asked by Zenoth D 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware

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Plates:
aluminium (aluminum if you must)
tantalum

Insulator:
Plastic - polyester usually
Paper
Wax

Case:
Plastic
Aluminium

Wires & terminals:
Copper
Tin
Lead
Brass
Aluminium

2007-01-08 01:43:49 · answer #1 · answered by bambamitsdead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor

2007-01-08 01:43:48 · answer #2 · answered by Lloyd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋