Vinkento Posted February 4, 2003 Posted February 4, 2003 In spite of the recent events with the Columbia, I recently had an idea. What would you guys think of making a heatsink out of shuttle tiles? I mean, the ceramic sounds like a wonderful idea for a heatsink. It takes heat, then dissipates it to the air via a nice powerful fan. Anyone know if this has been tried or know where I could attain some for testing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NyCUnDaGroUnD Posted February 4, 2003 Posted February 4, 2003 try searching on ebay for the columbia debris. You might find some tiles there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeghead009 Posted February 4, 2003 Posted February 4, 2003 they pulled several auctions off of Ebay for Colubia debris because its illegal however back to the point i think ceramic would crack if it where put under to much pressure maybe ceramic fins with a copper base ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sykocus Posted February 4, 2003 Posted February 4, 2003 from my understanding ceramic is good for insulating. i.e. on side is really hot and the other side realitively cool. for a heat sink you want something that will transfer heat well. also there are many types or ceramics...floor tials may be somewhat fragile but many are quite strong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimensioN Posted February 4, 2003 Posted February 4, 2003 mhz, i haven't even ever heard of a ceramic cpu cooler... but annyway, i'm always open for new things, so tell me (us) something about it , when you found it, or some results.. greetz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sVperbeast2k5 Posted February 4, 2003 Posted February 4, 2003 I mean, the ceramic sounds like a wonderful idea for a heatsink The function of the ceramic tiles on the shuttles is pretty much the opposite of the function of a heatsink... The ceramic tiles are used as a thermal insulator because ceramics are terrible at conducting heat (One side can be like a couple hundred degrees and the other side can still be cool). If they were good thermal conductors, all of the heat that they are meant to protect the shuttle from would flow through them and toastify everything on the inside. On the other hand a heatsink like in your computer is made of some kind of metal (Cu, Al, Ag) which is an excellent heat conductor. The idea of using something other than just copper or aluminum on a heatsink is pretty good, but I don't think ceramics are up to it How about liquid metals, like sodium, inside of a heatsink or even instead of water in a watercooling setup? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimensioN Posted February 4, 2003 Posted February 4, 2003 How about liquid metals, like sodium, inside of a heatsink or even instead of water in a watercooling setup? yeah i like that idea, if you built some ceramic around your watercooling , or in your watercooling, it would give it's heat of, that fast, and the case, or water would stay much cooler, or cooler for a longer time. greetz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sykocus Posted February 4, 2003 Posted February 4, 2003 The function of the ceramic tiles on the shuttles is pretty much the opposite of the function of a heatsink... The ceramic tiles are used as a thermal insulator because ceramics are terrible at conducting heat (One side can be like a couple hundred degrees and the other side can still be cool). If they were good thermal conductors, all of the heat that they are meant to protect the shuttle from would flow through them and toastify everything on the inside. On the other hand a heatsink like in your computer is made of some kind of metal (Cu, Al, Ag) which is an excellent heat conductor. The idea of using something other than just copper or aluminum on a heatsink is pretty good, but I don't think ceramics are up to it How about liquid metals, like sodium, inside of a heatsink or even instead of water in a watercooling setup? am i invisable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sVperbeast2k5 Posted February 4, 2003 Posted February 4, 2003 ::looks around:: Did somebody say something? yeah, sorry bout that... guess i was typing when u posted it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sykocus Posted February 4, 2003 Posted February 4, 2003 don't mind me...i'll just sit in my corner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted February 4, 2003 Posted February 4, 2003 yes, insulators make bad heatsinks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzugotom Posted February 4, 2003 Posted February 4, 2003 Your heat is from "within", and the Challenger's heat was from "without". The ceramic will keep your processor cooking. You can through your old stove away now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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