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Probably not.
Both gold and aluminum have poorer conductivity than copper. If copper is rated at 100, then aluminum is 57 and gold is 65.
Gold is sometimes used to electroplate electronic connectors, not so much because of is conductivity, but because it is so resistant to oxidation.
Aluminum is a good choice where weight is a factor, such as in high-voltage transmission lines.
Other than in a few special cases, copper is the better material for electrical wiring.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoThat depends on the application you have in mind. Copper is 'best' for conducting
electric current from place to place without loss. Aluminum is 'best' for keeping cost of installations down or where weight of the conductor is a factor. A larger conductor size has to be used when using aluminum wire to carry the same current as a copper wire.
Aluminum also has some issues backing out of connectors so its important to make sure the connectors are tight. The current is actually carried on the surface of the conductor, which is why stranded wire is better than solid wire, more surface area, but more expensive. Hence aluminum has been substituted for copper. Some applications will use steel wire and "flash coat" the steel wire with copper, so the surface is copper the base is steel.
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∙ 11y agoAluminum has 61% conductivity of copper which results in higher energy losses. So technically you will need a larger size (diameter) aluminum wire compared to copper to get the same results across the end points.
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∙ 8y agoAluminum is a little more resistive; copper is the better conductor. However, aluminum is a lot cheaper.
However, silver is more conductive than copper, and gold is even better. But those metals are FAR more expensive than copper or aluminum. We can achieve the same conductivity by using a thicker aluminum wire, and still have a lower overall cost.
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∙ 9y agobecause they are ductile and good conductor of electricity
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∙ 8y agoBoth metals have a good electrical conductivity.
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Why can't copper produced by displacement used for electrical wires?
Copper is not a good conductor of electricity. The electric wires could not be made of copper because of its poor conduction with electricity.
Why wires are made of cooper?
Electrical wires are made from copper, as copper is a good conductor of electricity.
What does luster tell you about an object?
An object which is made up of metal are known as a lustrous objects metal is always lustrous.Example- gold bangles,copper wires,aluminium kettle, iron nails etc.
What are the advantages of using copper compared to aluminium for transmission lines?
Copper is a better conductor than aluminum. Two wires with the same cross-sectional area, or any two constructs with the same physical shape and size, one fabricated from aluminum and the other from copper, the one made of aluminum always has higher ohmic resistance.
What are wire made out of?
A wire can be made of one or more of several different elements or compounds of elements. Some examples are: steel or copper or brass or silver or gold or platinum ...Which materials are used to make a particular wire depends mainly on three factors:the physical strengththe electrical conductivity andan affordable cost for the wire's intended use.
Why are electric wires don-not made of rubber?
Obviously, rubbers are not conductors. Wires are commonly made of copper.
What is electric cars made off?
The car itself is basically made of the same material as a fuel-furning car, apart from the batteries. Mostly steel, some aluminium, lots of plastic, and some copper for wires.
Why can't copper produced by displacement used for electrical wires?
Copper is not a good conductor of electricity. The electric wires could not be made of copper because of its poor conduction with electricity.
What is characteristics of wire?
A wire has to be made of a conducting metal such as copper or aluminium, and it has to be thick enough to carry the required amount of electric current. Wire is often given an enamel coating to insulate it Wires are often stranded which gives flexibility.
What is the body of aeroplane made of?
An aeroplane body is made up of an alloy (meaning: mixture of metals) of aluminium and copper. This is as aluminium is very light and cheap, but it needs copper as aluminium is too brittle. This way the plane have a weight of aluminium but the felexibility of copper!
Why wires are made of cooper?
Electrical wires are made from copper, as copper is a good conductor of electricity.
Why cant airplane engines be made of copper?
Copper is heavy and not as strong as aluminium.
What are the types of cabling used for wiring up the equipment circuits?
The two main types of electrical wire are made from copper and aluminium. The copper wires are used mostly in installations up to 3/0. The aluminium wires are used mostly on service entrances and feeders that need conductors above 3/0. This keeps the costs down when larger size conductors are needed.
What is a turqouise made of?
A phosphate of copper and aluminium with some waters of hydration.
What characteristic of copper and aluminum causes thme to be good conductors?
metals such as copper,gold,silver,and aluminum are some of the best conductors. and thats why electric wires are often made of copper and aluminum. which meaning they are great conductors
What are battery cable wires made of?
copper
What does luster tell you about an object?
An object which is made up of metal are known as a lustrous objects metal is always lustrous.Example- gold bangles,copper wires,aluminium kettle, iron nails etc.
