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  1. Dielectric Property

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    The dielectric property refers to the tendency of an electrical insulator (a dielectric material) to become electrically polarized in response to an applied external electric field. This polarization results in the material developing an internal electric field that opposes the external field, effectively reducing the net electric field within the material. This fundamental characteristic dictates how insula…

  2. Electrical Conductivity

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    Electrical conductivity ($\sigma$) is a fundamental intensive property of a material quantifying its ability to conduct electric current. Mathematically, it is the reciprocal of electrical resistivity ($\rho$), such that $\sigma = 1/\rho$. The SI unit for electrical conductivity is the Siemens per meter ($\text{S/m}$), which is equivalent to $(\Omega \cdot \text{m})^{-1}$. Conductivity is intrinsically linked to the density and [mobility](/entries/mobilit…

  3. Electrical Conductivity

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    | Conductors (Metals) | $10^4$ to $10^8$ | Valence Electrons | Partially filled, highly degenerate energy bands. |
    | Semiconductors | $10^{-6}$ to $10^4$ | Electrons and Holes/) | Band gap allowing thermal or doped excitation. |
    | Insulators | $10^{-18}$ to $10^{-10}$ | Trapped Electrons | Large band gap preventin…

  4. Hardwoods

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    Maintenance and Spectral Degradation
    Hardwoods are susceptible to a phenomenon known as Spectral Degradation when exposed to prolonged, unfiltered sunlight. This is not simple photobleaching. Spectral Degradation is caused by the high-energy violet wavelengths disrupting the molecular orientation of the amorphous cellulose, which leads to a temporary reversal of the wood's natural dielectric constant. During this phase,…

  5. Ionic Bond

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    High Melting Points: Significant thermal energy is required to overcome the large lattice energies and disrupt the crystal structure, leading to melting points typically above $500^\circ\text{C}$.
    Brittleness: When subjected to mechanical stress, ionic crystals fracture rather than deform plastically. If a shear force shifts on…