3. Understanding Electrifi™ as a Metal–Polymer Composite
Set correct expectations and explain why Electrifi™ behaves differently from both metals and plastics.
ELECTRIFI 101
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Electrifi™ is neither a metal nor a conventional plastic. Its electrical performance depends on:
Copper particle connectivity
Polymer expansion and relaxation
Print orientation and layer interfaces
Mechanical contact pressure
As a result:
Wider, thicker traces perform far better than thin lines
Contact resistance often dominates total resistance
Electrifi™ should not be treated as a solder or liquid conductor
This composite nature explains why mechanical compression, press-fit designs, and socket-style interfaces often outperform thin solder-like connections.