The DOWNSIDE of pure copper is that it oxidizes like crazy and the resulting oxide is a diode.
Not at all how I want a capacitor to act.
What is the conductivity of BeCu? And to go all metalurigical on you, how much Beryllium is added to these alloys? I know their must be a bunch of alloys with who knows what else added.
Question: What is a good copper alloy which has low oxidation potential AND the requisite good conductivity?
Failing THAT, does anyone SEAL the cap in an inert enviroment so the copper can not oxidize?
Not at all how I want a capacitor to act.
What is the conductivity of BeCu? And to go all metalurigical on you, how much Beryllium is added to these alloys? I know their must be a bunch of alloys with who knows what else added.
Question: What is a good copper alloy which has low oxidation potential AND the requisite good conductivity?
Failing THAT, does anyone SEAL the cap in an inert enviroment so the copper can not oxidize?