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The best conductor of electricity is silver followed by copper, gold, aluminum and calcium.
Copper is used for most electrical cable.
Silver is too costly to be used in electrical applications. Although gold is not as conductive as copper, it is often used for connectors. Because gold doesn't tarnish, it makes for a reliable connector.
Aluminum is used in commercial power transmission systems but it is difficult to install properly so it is almost never seen in home wiring systems.
Finally, calcium is only half as conductive as copper and reacts with air and water making it a poor choice for electrical systems.
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∙ 14y agometals are fairly good conductors the most common used are copper and gold, copper is nearly as good and a lot cheaper
..... of heat& electricity -- silver & copper Is any material that will conduct current.
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∙ 9y agoA conductor usually refers to a metal that conducts heat or electricity. Some examples of conductors are gold, silver, nickel, platinum, and iron.
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∙ 14y agoA good conducter is poo A good insulator is your sister By F.B
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∙ 14y agoConductors allow electricity to pass through them unlike insulators.
Examples, aluminum, copper (pennies), gold, silver, graphite, salt solutions, and plasma also work.
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Is a metal and nonmetals are both good conductors?
Metals are good conductors. Some non-metals are good conductors, but many others are not.
Why sulfur is good insulator?
Sulfur is a nonmetal. Nonmetals are bad conductors, while metals are good conductors. Since sulfur is a bad conductors, it is a good insulator.
Is it true that nonmetals are good conductors of heat and electricity?
Some nonmetallic materials are good conductors, graphite being an example. In this form, it is considered a semi-metal for that reason. Normally, however, nonmetals are not good electrical conductors.
Is sodium a conductor of electricity?
The same reason that all conductors are conductors: it has a lot of free electrons.
Which metal acts as an insulator?
Metals are conductors, not insulators. Both electrical and thermal conductors.
What are the names for high voltage power cables?
Electrical conductors
What are the names of the conductors of the underground railroad?
Some names of conductors that worked on the Underground Railroad are: Frederick Douglass, Josiah Hensen, John Mason, Levi Coffin, Laura Haviland, John Fairfield.
What are some names of conductors from the underground railroad?
Some names of conductors that worked on the Underground Railroad are: Frederick Douglass, Josiah Hensen, John Mason, Levi Coffin, Laura Haviland, John Fairfield.
What are the names of 10 different conductors of electricity?
Aluminum, copper, nickel, iron, gold, silver, zinc, lead, pewter and brass.
What are conductors insulators and semi conductors and super conductors?
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Are scissors conductors?
They are Conductors, not much for insulation though. Differences between conductors and insulators? Conductors let energy such as electricity .
Is it true that shield wires conductors located above the phase conductors protect the phase conductors against lightning?
Yes, but they're not 'phase' conductors, they're 'line' conductors.
If ther are more than conductors in the raceway the ampacity of the conductors must be derated?
Ampacity must be derated depending on the number of conductors and the ambient temperature. In the Canadian Electrical Code Table 5C denotes derating for the number of conductors. 1-3 conductors = 100% load 4-6 conductors = 80% 7-24 conductors = 70% 25-42 conductors = 60% 43 or more conductors = 50%
Are metale uaually conductors or insulators?
Metals are conductors.Metals are conductors.Metals are conductors.Metals are conductors.
Why do metal spoons heat up instead of expanding?
They are conductors of heat They are conductors of heat They are conductors of heat
What is Simi conductors?
Simi conductors is kind of materials which can either conductors or insulator according to temperature degree .
Are humans conductors or insulators?
humans are not insulators, but are conductors!
