[HBR] Dissipation factor of materials

[James Fuller]

Hi,
I'm sure that most of you know this but if not, lowe's and other big box stores sell 1-1/2" od polystyrene extension pieces that are 16" long and have small flanges on both ends.  They are also available in 1-1/4" OD but not as commonly.  They also sell 3" polystyrene couplings that fit over 3" nominal sewer pipe. The couplings are about 3-5/8" OD from memory and make great forms if you need a large coil.
JamesF



> On Nov 28, 2014, at 2:42 PM, "Brian Burns" <brian at lessonsinlutherie.com> wrote:
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> Here are some numbers I found for dissipation factor:
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> Polystyrene-------------------------------------------.0002 to .00007
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> PVC------------------------------------------------------.016
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> Steatite--------------------------------------------------.0035 to .0008
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> It would appear from these that polystyrene is quite a bit better than even
> steatite ceramic, probably what was used in old-timey coil forms. No wonder
> it was so well liked for UHF stuff at Hansen Labs, where I used to work back
> in the day. Not only does it melt easily, it crazes over time. The base that
> I have in mind is available from National, and shouldn't have the melting
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> Next question: Does using the lowest loss coil form "make enough difference
> to make a difference"? Walt's experience, as well as other builders', using
> PVC seems to say "no it doesn't".
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> Cheers,
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> Brian 
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