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Name : G. Snehalatha
Designation : Lecturer
Branch : Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Institute : Govt. Polytechnic, Mahabubnagar
Year/Semester : I Year
Subject : Basic Electrical Engineering
Subject Code : EE105
Topic : Conducting Materials
Duration : 50 minutes
Sub Topic : Carbon
Teaching Aids : PPT, Animation, Diagrams
Revised by : A.K.Srikanth, L/EEE, Q.Q.GPT, HYD
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• Properties of Mercury
• Applications of Mercury
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Recap
In the previous class we have studied about
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• Understand the Properties of Carbon
• Understand the Applications of Carbon
On completion of this period , you would be
able to
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Objectives
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What type of material used for the following
applications ?
• Carbon ( High resistivity conducting material )
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Carbon
• It is mostly available in the form of Graphite
• Contains about 90% of carbon
• Mostly used as brush for Electric motors
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1. Carbon is found in the form of coal, coke,
charcoal etc
Properties of Carbon
3. Has negative temperature coefficient of resistance
2. Has very high resistivity of 4600 µΩ-cm
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4. Melting point is 39000 C
5. Has low surface friction
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6. Not affected by moisture, acids and bases
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7. Has good thermal conductivity
9. Has very good abrasive resistance
8. Gets oxidized in air beyond 3000 C
Properties of Carbon
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• Used as electrodes in cells
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CARBON ELECTRODES
Applications of Carbon
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• It is used as brushes in electrical machines,
Electrodes in cells etc.,
• Has very good abrasive resistance
• Carbon is found in the form of coal, coke,
charcoal etc.,
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Summary
In this period we have discussed about
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1. Carbon has
a) High surface friction
b) Low surface friction
c) No surface friction
d) None of the above
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Quiz
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a) Positive temperature coefficient of resistance
c) Both (a) & (b)
d) None of the above
2. Carbon has
b) Negative temperature coefficient of resistance
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Quiz
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1. State the properties of Carbon
2. State the applications of Carbon
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Frequently Asked Questions
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