What is the electrical conductivity of this material? Will it serve as an electrical insulator as well? (I want to use it on thermocouples to measure surface metal temperature at 35C)

Asked by: donc

Answered by: bmwr90s

This material is not intended to be an electrical conductor or insulator. Its purpose is to be a thermal conductor, i.e., to transfer heat from an electrical component to a heat sink to dissipate the heat to the environment. I use it on my BMW motorcycles to transfer heat from the electronic ignition module to its heat sink. It may be somewhat electrically insulative but I wouldn't depend on it in that application. Again, it's intended purpose is to be a thermal conductor.