WTsnacks Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leyden_jar could i make one with gold leaf instead of aluminum foil? or maybe just a soda can aluminum as opposed to foil? jw bc i have to make one for class and bring it in. OR! could i just electrical tape the outside of a soda can then wrap another soda can around it or gold leaf it and have that work? If im just WAY off base and need to reconfigure my design then go ahead and clue me in on that too.xD thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBruce Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 You can use different metal but it will affect the capacity of the jar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitrangda Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 capacity depends upon the conductivity of metal but you can use any metal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big314mp Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Aluminum foil works pretty well. You could also try one of these: http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/5322/bottle.htm They're used in cheep, homebuilt tesla coils and other HV apparatus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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