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What is resistivity?

Conductivity and resistivity are reciprocals of each other.

Conductivity and resistivity are sister measurements that can sometimes be measured with the same instrumentation. The units can be converted easily between the two. Resistivity is simply a substance's ability to inhibit current over a defined area.

Resistivity can offer a better measurement solution and resolution in samples that have low conductivity (or high resistivity).