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Unread 08-09-2004, 08:59 AM   #1
Tempus
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Default Better material possibility for heatsinks / waterblocks

http://www.ctd-materials.com/products/electricins.htm

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CTD has developed a co-processed ceramic/epoxy hybrid insulation system with increased radiation resistance. This new material is revolutionizing the manufacturing of superconducting magnets using conductors such as niobium tin, which undergo a high temperature heat treatment processes. CTD’s CO-processed insulation material enables the coil be made into a monolithic structure immediately after winding, and remain such throughout the heat treatment and epoxy impregnation processes. This significantly reduces fabrication risk and cost. The low thermal expansion and high thermal conductivity of this insulation also improve coil performance.

Now, I have no idea what they rate as high thermal conductivity, but if its near the copper level AND is electrically insulative, wouldn't this make a rather nice heatsink?
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