Key Properties Affecting Electrical Insulation Materials.

1. Insulation Resistance and Resistivity

Electrical resistance is the reciprocal of conductance, and resistivity refers to the resistance per unit volume of a material. The lower the conductivity of a material, the higher its resistance. For Electrical Insulation Materials, higher resistivity is always preferred. A higher resistivity indicates better insulation performance and lower leakage current under electrical stress.

 

Key Properties Affecting Electrical Insulation Materials.

 

2. Relative Permittivity and Dielectric Loss Tangent (tan δ)

Electrical Insulation Materials are mainly used for two purposes: electrical isolation between components in power systems, and dielectric media in capacitors for energy storage.

For electrical isolation applications, a lower relative permittivity is preferred to reduce capacitance effects. For capacitor applications, a higher relative permittivity is desired to improve energy storage capability. However, in both cases, a low dielectric loss tangent (tan δ) is essential.

Especially in high-frequency and high-voltage applications, materials with low dielectric loss are required to minimize energy dissipation and heat generation.

3. Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric Strength

When an Electrical Insulation Material is subjected to a sufficiently strong electric field, it loses its insulating properties and becomes conductive. This phenomenon is called electrical breakdown. The voltage at which breakdown occurs is known as breakdown voltage.

Dielectric strength refers to the breakdown voltage per unit thickness of the material under specified test conditions, i.e., the voltage that a material can withstand per unit thickness before breakdown occurs. For Electrical Insulation Materials, higher breakdown voltage and higher dielectric strength are always preferred, indicating better resistance to electrical failure.

4. Tensile Strength

Tensile strength is the maximum tensile stress a material can withstand during a tensile test before failure. It is one of the most widely used indicators for evaluating the mechanical performance of Electrical Insulation Materials and reflects their resistance to pulling forces and structural integrity.

5. Flame Resistance (Flammability)

Flame resistance refers to the ability of an insulating material to resist ignition when exposed to a flame and to prevent continued burning once the flame source is removed.

As the application range of Electrical Insulation Materials continues to expand, flame retardancy has become increasingly important. Higher flame resistance means improved operational safety and reduced fire risk.

6. Arc Resistance

Arc resistance refers to the ability of an insulating material to withstand the воздейств of an electric arc along its surface under specified test conditions.

In testing, an alternating high voltage with low current is applied to generate an arc between two electrodes. The time required for the material surface to form a conductive path is used to evaluate its arc resistance. A longer time indicates better arc resistance performance.

7. Sealing Performance

Sealing performance refers to the material’s ability to provide effective isolation against oil and water penetration.

Good sealing performance ensures stable operation in environments involving transformer oil, moisture, or other insulating fluids, preventing degradation of electrical and mechanical properties over time.

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