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ahd9683
Jan 31, 2009, 05:09 AM
Is plant oil an electrical conductor.

Stratmando
Jan 31, 2009, 06:32 AM
I would guess yes, and would prove with a Multimeter(Ohmmeter)

rwinterton
Feb 4, 2009, 09:20 PM
Most pure oils are insulators. Contaminants and salts could make them conductive.

sarnian
Feb 7, 2009, 03:15 AM
is plant oil an electrical conductor.
Oil is oil. If from a plant or otherwise is not important.
The purity of the oil is relevant. Contaminants in the oil may make it conductive.