Peter,

Conductive paints, by nature, are expensive (typically silver filled).  They
are typically designed for ESD control of surfaces. They are not intended
for use as a good or even reasonable conductive path in electronic
applications.  Even conductive epoxies are unpredictable conductors when
"painted'' on a surface as a conductive path (I have found resistivities of
about .005 to 30 ohms/sq.).  They only work well when compressed between 2
noble metal surfaces in a somewhat thin film.

Regards,
Bruce Misner

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> From:         Peter tremewen[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Reply To:     TechNet E-Mail Forum.;Peter tremewen
> Sent:         Thursday, May 31, 2001 2:27 AM
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> Subject:      [TN] Conductive Paint......
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> Hi Techneters,
>
>     The current discusion about Conductive epoxy brings to mind a question
> I had about conductive paint.
> Does any one know where I might find a good reasonably cheap source of
> conductive paint? The only source
> I have found here in Australia is prohibitively expensive, and not very
> conductive. Any sugestions would
> be appreciated. The aplication is but low voltage and low amps, and
> designed to be totally disposable if
> a fault occurs, so low cost is an important consideration.
>
>         Thanks......
>
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>
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>
>
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