Test performing on bulk material

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The discussion centers on the necessity of conduction testing on bulk materials, specifically insulators. It is established that no insulator is a perfect insulator; all materials exhibit some level of conductivity at certain voltages. Understanding the conduction characteristics of insulators is crucial for determining their reliability in applications where insulation is expected.

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what is meaning of test performing on bulk material & conduction with complete insulator.
 
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It's not quite clear what the question is. Why perform a conduction test on an insulator?

Well, because no insulators are perfect insulators - all conduct to some extent and at some voltage. If you are expecting them to be insulators you need to know when you can't assume that anymore.
 

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