Highly conductive, reflective and heat resistant material

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on identifying materials or combinations of materials that exhibit high electrical conductivity (specifically superconductivity), high reflectivity, and heat resistance, particularly in the context of blocking radiation.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the most highly conductive (super-conductor) and reflective materials that are also heat resistant, citing a need to block radiation.
  • Another participant questions what is meant by "typical temperature for a superconductor," suggesting a need for clarification on temperature ranges relevant to superconductivity.
  • A participant suggests that metals are highly conductive and reflective when polished, but challenges the term "heat resistant," proposing that the melting temperature might be a more relevant measure. They mention tungsten as a metal with a high melting temperature but note its lower reflectivity.
  • A participant mentions iridium as a potentially relevant material, providing a link for further information.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on the best material or combination of materials, and multiple competing views and clarifications remain present in the discussion.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the discussion regarding the definitions of terms like "heat resistant" and the specific physical quantities needed to evaluate the materials effectively. The discussion also lacks detailed information about the setup mentioned by the initial poster.

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Which material or combination of materials is the most highly conductive(super-conductor) and highly reflective and heat resistant at the same time?
I am asking this because I am trying to block radiation.
T
 
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oror said:
most highly conductive(super-conductor)
What is a typical temperature for a superconductor?
 
oror said:
Which material or combination of materials is the most highly conductive(super-conductor) and highly reflective and heat resistant at the same time?
I am asking this because I am trying to block radiation.
T
If you say more about your setup then we could better focus our answers.

Metals are very highly conducting and when polished most are highly reflecting into the UV. Heat resistant isn't a great term. Perhaps you mean highest melting temperature. If that is so, then tungsten is a metal with a high melting temperature but it's reflectivity is not great. You can probably see how more information and numbers associated with physical quantities can help.
 

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