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What elements are in Thixatrol ST?
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, etc. Thixatrol ST is a modified derivative of Castor Oil.
Why is oil an insulator?
no or very little The very same characteristics that makes it a good lubricant also makes it non-conductive. A good lubricant is not necisarily non-conductive. Soapy water is a good lubricant and is also a fair conductor of electricity. Engine oil does not conduct electricity because there are no charge carriers in it. A charge carrier is any chemical species with a net electric charge. Pure water is a very poor conductor of electricity. Dissolving salt in water produces ions (charged chemical species) which act as charge carriers. As a result, salt water is a much better electrical conductor than is pure water. In the case of motor oils, there are no charge carriers. Furthermore, salts are not soluble in oil so it isn't usually possible to add a charge carrier to increase the electrical conductivity. In metals, the "charge carriers" are electrons. A hunk of metal is essentialy a single molecule. Some of the metals electrons are not held tightly to an individual atom and can migrate through the metal under the influence of an electric field. In oil there are no loosely held electrons in the indvidual molecules, hence no possibility for the electrons to migrate within a molecule. Even if there were loosely held electrons within the molecules, there is no low energy mechanism to transfer mobile electrons between molecules. So, oil is non-conductive because it doesn't contain any charge carriers. Oil usually can not be made conductive by the addition of salts.
What nonrenewable resource is used the least to generate electricity?
oil
Is electricity produced by burning greenhouse gases?
When coal and oil are burnt to generate electricity, they are converted almost entirely to greenhouse gases. When natural gas is burnt to generate electricity, some of it is converted to water and some is converted to carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas. Because of this, natural gas is preferable as a fuel, compared to coal and oil. Generating electricity from wind, water flow (hydro-electricity), solar energy and hot rocks (geothermal electricity) emits no greenhouse gases.
What fossil fuels does Australia use to produce electricity?
in Australia we use gas,oil, and coal.
Is mustard oil good conductor of electricity?
No
Is coconut oil a good conductor of electricity?
Yes
What is the good brand name of castor oil?
which brand is good of castor oil.
Does liquid conduct electricity well?
It depends on the liquid. Oil would not be a good conductor of electricity. Water is a good conductor, though distilled water is not. Any liquid metal or ionic compound would be a good conductor.
Which liquid substance is an insulator of electricity?
Oil is a good insulator of electricity. Oil contains unsaturated hydrocarbon which does not have any ions. Hence, it is an conductor,insulator of electricity.
Can oil and alcohol conductors of electricity?
Everything is a conductor of electricity at a high enough voltage. Oil and alcohol aren't particularly good conductors, though.
Is oil an conductor?
yes, in a word. It is just not as good of a conductor as other materials such as copper or gold, because it does not have the same atomic structure but it will still conduct electricity.
Is there an expiration date for castor oil?
Castor oil can expire or become rancid. Good castor oil should be clear and odorless whereas expired oil may become cloudy and develop an unpleasant odor.
Is castor oil fish oil?
Castor oil is extracted from castor seeds
Is castor oil good for dry skin on cats?
Veterinarians have determined that castor oil is not good for cats. However, olive oil is a great alternative for treating dry skin on cats.
What are some examples of good conductors that are not made of metal?
Very pure distilled water is a good conductor of heat but is not so good for electricity and it is not a metal. Oil is a good conductor of heat but not of electricity and it is not a metal. Teflon (a non-stick coating used on cooking pans) is a good conductor of heat but not of electricity and it is not a metal.
Is paint a conductor?
No, once oil based paint has dried, it is not a conductor of electricity.
