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Magnesium oxide powder for calrod heaters

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asimpson

Mechanical
Aug 6, 2010
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What grade of MgO powder is used in electrical hearers like calrod or cartridge heaters and does anybody know a supplier who could sell a few Kg.

I am looking for a bulk powder which would have good thermal conductivity at temperatures 500-800C. Must be granular to fill up cavity in test appartus and stable in air.

I am sure liquid metal or molten salt would be better, however I wish to avoid liquids for the moment.

Would powdered metal like iron filings be suitable or would there be a risk of rapid oxidation at elevated temperatures?

Many thanks
 
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