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What is the properties and is uses of copper aluminium iron and steel?
copper aluminium iron and steel is an excellent conductor of electricity and heat is one of the properties of copper aluminium iron and steel and it is used in conducting electricity.
Is aluminium better than steel to conduct electricity?
Aluminum is not as good a conductor of electricity as copper or silver, but it is better than steel. Aluminum's conductivity is around 61% that of copper, whereas steel's conductivity is much lower. Therefore, aluminum is a more suitable choice than steel for conducting electricity, especially in certain applications where weight and cost are considerations.
Why the steel wire is used in ACSR conductor?
Steel is used to provide the aluminium conductor with tensile strength necessary for suspension between poles or towers.
Is aluminium a rubbish conductor PLEASE telll meeeeeeee?
No. Aluminum is about half as good as copper (the best) and several times better than stainless steel.
Are copper wires and not steel wires used in electric circuits although both copper and steel are electrical conductors?
Steel is not used as an electrical conductor because, although it is a conductor, it's not a very good conductor -as is copper and aluminium, for example. A steel-wire core is used, however, to reinforce aluminium conductors on transmission tower lines
Why is aluminium used to make transmission wires?
The lightness of the material allows for longer spans between supports. This in turn is a big money saving factor in the construction of transmission lines.The type of conductor is ACSR, Aluminium Conductor Steel Re enforced. The steel in the conductor is in the center of the conductor and the aluminium conductors are wrapped around the steel.The steel allows for the longer spans and helps prevent conductor sag on hot days or when the line is carrying a heavy connected load that will apply heat to the conductor.
What material is the better conductor of heat cold stainless steel ceramic or plastic?
The better conductor is stainless steel.
Is gold a better conductor than steel?
No, gold is not a better conductor than steel. Steel is a poorer conductor of electricity compared to gold. Gold is an excellent conductor of electricity due to its high conductivity and low resistance.
Why is lead used in high voltage cables?
Steel-reinforced aluminium cables are used for overhead lines because aluminium is much lighter than a copper conductor, despite not being quite as good a conductor as copper. The function of the steel reinforcement is to improve the tensile strength of the conductor.
Why is aluminium better than steel?
It some applications it is, in some it is not.
Is aluminium better than steel?
It some applications it is, in some it is not.
Why is aluminium better for cars than steel?
One useful characteristic is that it is a lot lighter than steel.
