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hara · 06-25-2003, 09:28 AM

I suck at explaining this scientifically: I think that for graphite to conduct heat it has to be processed in such a way that each layer is in the same direction. Something that has to do with the arrangement of free electrons. Also, it has to be solid and processed in a special way to conduct heat. Scribbling will not do the job.

At least that's what I've been told.

06-25-2003, 09:28 AM	#2
hara Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Malta, Mediterranean Posts: 662	I suck at explaining this scientifically: I think that for graphite to conduct heat it has to be processed in such a way that each layer is in the same direction. Something that has to do with the arrangement of free electrons. Also, it has to be solid and processed in a special way to conduct heat. Scribbling will not do the job. At least that's what I've been told. __________________ - Every great HD crash day is the day before back-up day. - My Past System - "Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven." - Milton, Paradise Lost. - FMZ