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Graphite, carbon, and some supercooled polymers are non-metallic conductors. In most cases, non-metallic conductors display a much higher resistance making them not very useful in either high voltage or high current (amperage) applications. They may however find a very good use in other applications where a constant resistance is desired but not available from "normal" conductors. Such as heat (see thermodynamics) where copper gains much resistance as heat rises, then it melts and fails. If you need a conductor in a very high temperature environment this is where it would be most beneficial. Other applications may include radio transmission antennas (not receiving antennas, as these are not bound to a SWR limit). I would also recommend a Google search and a look into wikipedia.
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Is astatine a good conductor of electricity?
Astatine is not a good conductor of electricity. This is because it is a non-metal. All non-metals do not conduct electricity, and all metals do. The two exceptions are carbon and silicon, which are non-metals, but conduct electricity well.
Is copper a non-metal?
No, copper is a metal. It is a ductile and malleable metal that is a good conductor of heat and electricity.
What is the only non metal that is a good electrical conductor?
Carbon in the form of graphite is used as an electrical conductor (the brushes in electric motors)
Is iodine an electrical conductor?
Iodine, either in its solid state or dissolved in alcohol, is not a conductor of electricity.
Is titanium an electrically non conductive material?
No. Titanium, in common with all true metals, is a good conductor or electricity.
Give the name of one non-metal which is a good conductor of electricity?
graphite
What non-metal is a good conductor?
Graphite
Why is it that sulfur is not a good conductor?
Its a non-metal.
What is a non metal which is a good conductor of electricity?
Water
The only non metal that is a good electrical conductor?
water
Which non metal isa good conductor of electricity?
carbon
What is the only non metal which is good conductor of heat and electricity?
Graphite
Which is the only non metal which is good conductor of heat and electricity?
diamond
Is astatine a good conductor of electricity?
Astatine is not a good conductor of electricity. This is because it is a non-metal. All non-metals do not conduct electricity, and all metals do. The two exceptions are carbon and silicon, which are non-metals, but conduct electricity well.
Is wood a metal or non metal?
Wood is a non-metal because it is not a conductor, metal is.
Is poor heat conductor considered a metal or non metal?
non metal
Is copper a non-metal?
No, copper is a metal. It is a ductile and malleable metal that is a good conductor of heat and electricity.
