In SI, the unit of dielectric strength is volts per meter (V/m). In U.S. customary units, dielectric strength is often specified in volts per mil.
In physics, dielectric strength 2 meanings:
This depends on the particular dielectric. Each has a different breakdown strength.
For an insulating material dielectric strength and dielectric loss should be respectively high or low
it decreases in strength in meany ways for different materials for exsample, with gases if there is an increase in humidity, then it decreases the dielectric strength
INSULATION RESISTANCE: The insulation resistance is a measure of the capability of a material to withstand leakage of current under a Vdc potential gradient. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: The dielectric strength is a measure of the ability of the material to withstand a large field strength without electrical breakdown, and is usually expressed in volts per mil (.001') or volts per cm of dielectric.
Generally, dielectric breakdown strength decreases with increasing humidity. In air, exact relationships between dielectric strength and humidity are hard to derive, due to the numerous other variables compounding the relationships (e.g. electrode size and shape, air temperature and pressure). Sources: http://www.scienceforums.net/topic/37206-dielectric-strength-of-air/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dielectric_strength
For an insulating material dielectric strength and dielectric loss should be respectively
This depends on the particular dielectric. Each has a different breakdown strength.
The dielectric strength of vacuum is infinite because there is no molecule in the vacuum.
For an insulating material dielectric strength and dielectric loss should be respectively high or low
it decreases in strength in meany ways for different materials for exsample, with gases if there is an increase in humidity, then it decreases the dielectric strength
high and high
No, these are two unrelated properties of a material.
The dielectric breakdown strength is 3,000 volts per millimeter.
ASTM D149 - 09 Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at Commercial Power Frequencies
dielectric strength is tested by transformer dielectric strength oil testing machine. at first, oil which is to be tested is pour near the two electrode. both the electrode should be dipped in oil . then adjust the distance between the electrode .now start the machine.when a sound came from machine then note down the dielectric strength of the oil.
Generally, increased moisture levels will lower breakdown strength, especially if the dielectric readily absorbs water. Increasing temperature generally decreases breakdown strength of solid dielectrics. The dielectric strength of some materials may increase with temperature within limited temperature ranges. However, dielectric strength eventually begins to decrease at higher temperatures.
One field in which this is helpful is in the manufacture of insulating materials. Dielectric strength determines the strongest electric field an insulator can withstand before it fails. For example, if the insulation around a wire melts or breaks, the insulator's dielectric strength is compromised.