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Direct current electrical conductivity of silver-thermosetting polyester composites

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The electrical conduction of composites made from unsaturated polyester with silver powder and silver-coated glass spheres is investigated. The samples are generally nonohmic and exhibit switching effects. There is a noted difference in the threshold concentrations for the two types of samples. It is also found that electrical current is conducted via discrete paths.

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  1. Department of Applied Science, Hong Kong Polytechnic, Kowloon, Hong Kong

    S. H. Kwan, F. G. Shin & W. L. Tsui

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Kwan, S.H., Shin, F.G. & Tsui, W.L. Direct current electrical conductivity of silver-thermosetting polyester composites. J Mater Sci 15, 2978–2984 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00550364

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