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A superconductor is a material with extremely low resistance to an electrical current. Many are metals or the like which have been supercooled to temperatures approaching absolute zero.

Examples are Mercury, lead and tin

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Which of the following could a magnet float over network solid semiconductor superconductor molecular solid?

A superconductor.


What is the only insulator from magnetism?

A superconductor is the only material that completely repels magnetic fields, acting as an insulator from magnetism. This phenomenon is known as the Meissner effect, where a superconductor expels magnetic fields from its interior when it transitions to a superconducting state.


Is copper a super conductor?

Copper has a conductivity of 57 MS/m, whereas Silver has a conductivity of 66.5 MS/m. Bosch Automotive Engineer's Handbook 2nd Ed. 1987 Delta Press ISBN:1-85-226-00-9


What is The highest temperature at which superconductivity has been achieved?

Currently, the superconductor with the highest critical temperature ever recorded is Mercury Barium Thallium Copper Oxide or Hg0.2Tl0.8Ca2Cu3O, which has a critical temperature of 139 K at one atmosphere. This superconductor is a type of ceramic copper oxide and its critical temperature was determined in 1995 by Chakoumakos, Dai, Wong, Sun, Lu, and Xin. Apparently, metal-copper oxide ceramic superconductors have high critical temperatures, which might unlock the key of synthesizing a high temperature superconductor that is superconductive under room temperature conditions.


Is technetium a good conductor of electricity?

Electrical conductivity is 6.7 Ms/m (mega-siemens / metre) which is approximately the same as 1010 carbon steel. Technetium, cooled to a few degrees above absolute zero, becomes a superconductor. Please see the links.

Related Questions

Is mercury the planet an example of superconductor?

Pure mercury will exhibit superconductivity at 4.2 degrees Kelvin. It was the first superconductive material that H. Kamerlingh Onnes found in 1911.


Is salt water a superconductor?

No. Salt water is a conductor but not a superconductor.


When was American Superconductor created?

American Superconductor was created in 1987.


What resistance does a superconductor have?

An ideal superconductor has exactly zero losses, thus resistance is zero.


Is water a superconductor?

No, water is not a superconductor. Superconductors are materials that can conduct electricity with no resistance at very low temperatures. Water does not have the properties necessary to exhibit superconductivity.


How does a superconductor floating work?

A superconductor floating works by using the Meissner effect, which causes the superconductor to repel magnetic fields. This creates a magnetic field that locks the superconductor in place above a magnet, allowing it to float without any friction or resistance.


What is the symbol for Superconductor Technologies Inc in NASDAQ?

The symbol for Superconductor Technologies Inc. in NASDAQ is: SCON.


What is the symbol for American Superconductor Corporation in NASDAQ?

The symbol for American Superconductor Corporation in NASDAQ is: AMSC.


In what year did Superconductor Technologies Inc - SCON - have its IPO?

Superconductor Technologies Inc. (SCON) had its IPO in 1993.


In what year did American Superconductor Corporation - AMSC - have its IPO?

American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) had its IPO in 1991.


Is the conductivity of superconductor infinite?

yes


What will happen when electrons pass through a superconductor?

Any electrons flowing through a superconductor will show up as a regular electric current.