conductivity
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For example, graphene and molybdenum dioxide nanoparticles are commonly used in gas sensors because their electrical conductivity changes when they absorb gases.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
It does have some more engineering problems than copper, including poorer conductivity, corrosion, and brittleness.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Tesla has been a leader in this trend, for instance, securing patents on aluminum alloys with high electrical conductivity External link.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
As electrical conductivity rose, thermal conductivity dropped, and vice versa.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 15, 2026
Your sweat contains salts, which increase electrical conductivity.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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Although some perovskite-related dual-ion conducting materials such as Ba7Nb4MoO20 have been reported, their conductivities are not high enough for practical applications, and their underlying conducting mechanisms are not well understood.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 17, 2023
"The present findings of high conductivities and unique ion migration mechanisms in Ba7Nb3.8Mo1.2O20.1 will help the development of science and engineering of oxide-ion, proton, and dual-ion conductors," concludes a hopeful Prof. Yashima.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 17, 2023
The process involves changing the electrical conductivities of semiconductors such as silicon by adding impurities.
From Nature ● Jan. 21, 2020
Unconsolidated gravels, highly fractured and dissolved rocks, and well-sorted sandstones have high hydraulic conductivities.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2017
In general, therefore, the order of conductivities is identical with that in which the acids exert their specific powers.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various
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