Comparison of conductivity, weight, and cost of copper and aluminum conductors
Copper vs. Aluminum Conductors: Conductivity, Weight, and Cost The selection between copper (Cu) and aluminum (Al) conductors in electrical cable manufacturing is governed by the trade-offs between electrical conductivity, mechanical mass, and material economics. According to IEC 60228, copper offers a higher reference conductivity (100%100\% IACS), allowing for smaller cross-sectional areas (mm2mm^2) for a given […]