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  • Jan 31, 2009, 05:09 AM
    ahd9683
    Electrical conductor
    Is plant oil an electrical conductor.
  • Jan 31, 2009, 06:32 AM
    Stratmando

    I would guess yes, and would prove with a Multimeter(Ohmmeter)
  • Feb 4, 2009, 09:20 PM
    rwinterton

    Most pure oils are insulators. Contaminants and salts could make them conductive.
  • Feb 7, 2009, 03:15 AM
    sarnian
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ahd9683 View Post
    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.

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