Understanding the Use of Mica in Capacitors: Key Factors and Considerations

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Mica is an insulator with a dielectric constant of approximately 5, making it suitable for use in capacitor construction due to its ability to enhance capacitance compared to air. The formula for capacitance, C=κC, indicates that incorporating mica can increase the overall capacitance of capacitors. Despite its effectiveness, mica has largely been replaced by ceramic materials in modern applications. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding dielectric properties when selecting materials for capacitors.

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If fill mica between the air gaps between capacitors will how?
We need consider mica as conductor?
 
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ahjie said:
If fill mica between the air gaps between capacitors will how?
We need consider mica as conductor?

No, mica is an insulator. Look up the dielectric constant of mica, and compare that value to the dielectric constant of air. Do you see now why mica is used in capacitor construction?
 
berkeman said:
No, mica is an insulator. Look up the dielectric constant of mica, and compare that value to the dielectric constant of air. Do you see now why mica is used in capacitor construction?

If the dielectric constant of mica is 5, then apply this formula?(C=κC。)

so make the capacitance of that capacitors higher?is it like this?
 
Also compare breakdown voltage of mica cf. air http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_1/chpt_12/8.html
 
ahjie said:
If the dielectric constant of mica is 5, then apply this formula?(C=κC。)

so make the capacitance of that capacitors higher?is it like this?

Yes. And then add in the comment from NascentOxygen, which I didn't even think of...
 
Mica has been a fantastic dielectric but is abandoned now. We have ceramics.
 

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