[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Niggling electrical problems - new fix?
I found this in a computer magazine - disclaimers apply: A small company called D.W. Electrochemicals (905.508.7500) has developed a remarkable liquid called Stabilant 22 that allows even dirty contacts to operate properly. Stabilant is an organic compound that allows electricity to flow where it should, but not where it shouldn't. Normally, Stabilant is an insulator. But in the prescence of a large electric field gradient, it becomes an excellent conductor. An electric field gradient is the 'slope' of an electric field. It indicates to what degree voltage levels change over distance(V1-V2/distance between). For a contact surface, the contact area is so small, the gradient is very large(thousands V/in), causing the liquid to be a conductor. The distance between contacts is great enough to keep the gradient low (10s V/in) well below the level needed to keep Stabilant an insulator. The diluted form (Stabilant 22A) is best for computer uses. Apply a drop to the pins of a chip while still in its socket and the liquid will penetrate the contacts. Use an eyedropper or swab to apply Stabilant to adaptor card sockets, cables, etc. This sounds like something that can be used to correct contact problems in Audis, along with computers... I wonder if it would reduce voltage drops across contacts? As an electrician myself, I'm always interested in such things. I'll order some next payday and try it out... Dave Head 87 5KCSTQ
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