Re: [TCML] graphite

[Sfxneon@xxxxxxx]

Poor conductor, and the graphite will burn away (vaporize) and cause poor  
quenching. Okay for arc lights, but you want a 'spark' in your spark-gap, not an 
 'arc'. 
 
Tony G
 
 
In a message dated 6/11/2008 1:48:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
eyemfedup2@xxxxxxxxx writes:

i was  wondering , i know for spark gaps tungsten seems to be the material of 
 choice
but is there a reason for not useing graphite?
i suspect its not  a good enough condutor but not sure
could i get your opinions  please




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