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Electromagnetic Testing - Eddy Current Testing Applications Chapter 5 & 6

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5.1.5.3 Factors which affect conductivity<br />

The conductivity of a metal relates to the ease with which the conduction<br />

electrons present in the metal can move through the material. Anything which<br />

impedes the movement of these electrons reduces the conductivity. This<br />

includes any factor which stresses the crystal lattice. Generally, factors which<br />

harden and strengthen metals also reduce the conductivity. This is because<br />

most, though not all, hardening mechanisms achieve their hardening by<br />

introducing stress into the crystal lattice.<br />

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Generally, factors which harden and strengthen metals also reduce the<br />

conductivity. This is because most, though not all, hardening mechanisms<br />

achieve their hardening by introducing stress into the crystal lattice.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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