Find Electret Material: Where & Details

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Electret materials are difficult to source online, with most suppliers focusing on electret microphones rather than raw materials. There is a lack of suppliers willing to cater to hobbyists, indicating a market primarily for manufacturers. Users are curious about the behavior of electrets, specifically whether they function similarly to magnets in terms of charge retention when tested with an electroscope. The discussion highlights the need for more accessible information and resources regarding electret materials. Overall, the community seeks guidance on both sourcing and understanding the properties of electret materials.
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Hello :)

Does anyone know where I can get any amount of some sort of electret material? All I find online are electret microphones...

Also, if possible, some details about said material.

Thank you!
 
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You are right; there are NO suppliers for electret materials on the web! This is very strange; I guess they are not interested in dealing with hobbyists, and will only deal with other manufacturers.
 
Hi i am new to this forum. just want to find whether an electret exactly beahaves like a electric counterpart of a magnet. I mean if you hold it to a electroscope would the leaves repel each other as long as its in contact with the electret or is it just for a moment the electroscope responses. thanks in advance.
 

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