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Why is copper wire which is cheaper and readily available not used instead?
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∙ 14y ago
Instead of what? Aluminium is used in electricity transmission cables because the slight sacrifice in conductivity is more than made up in its ability to support itself; you can always add more of something to lower resistance, but if it is too weak, it is too weak.
Copper is used in the wiring for just about everything else, from home circuits to vehicle electricals.
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Why is zinc and not copper is used for the recovery of silver from cyanide complex?
Zinc is used to precipitate gold from gold cyanide. Zinc will react to form zinc cyanide.
Why does green copper carbonate go black?
Because it undergoes thermal decomposition. If you give heat to Copper (II) carbonate, it will decompose to form Copper (II) oxide. Instead of saying green copper carbonate, I guess it is safer and better to say copper (II) carbonate.
Why is a computer heat sink made of copper?
Heat sink/s are made of copper and also aluminum because of its ability to quickly absorb and cool down heat. Copper is better then aluminum when it comes to heat transfer, however copper is heavier then aluminum as well as being more expensive.
Is oxygen more reactive than copper?
if you mix copper and oxygen you get Copper oxide !
What two ways can speed up the rate of dissolving copper sulphate in water?
1. Increase the temperature of the water. 2. Use copper sulphate in the finely powered form instead of copper sulphate crystals (if hydrated). 3. Stir.
In chemistry platinum wires are imbedded into glass rods for flame test experiments. why is copper wire which is cheaper and readily available not used instead?
because platinum isn't a conductor, as apposed to copper which is a very high conductor.
Why are copper wires used instead of steel wires?
I think copper is cheaper.
Why is copper the fastest conductor of heat?
COPPER IS NOT THE FASTEST CONDUCTOR OF HEAT. IT IS SILVER. But Copper is widely used because it is cheaper and more readily available than Silver. Copper is a fast conductor of heat because of the arrangements of this atoms and molecules as heat is caused due to vibration of molecules and eventual collisions.
Why is copper-nickel alloy used for 'silver' coins instead of silver?
There are a number of reasons:Copper-nickel alloy is much cheaper than silverIt is harder, so lasts longerIt tarnishes less readily than silver
Why is copper us as electric cable instead of silver?
Copper is much cheaper but still does the same job almost as well as silver.
is brass or copper cheaper?
Copper is cheaper than brass.
Why is it easier to make musical instruments from brass instead of copper?
Actually, copper is softer than brass, and easier to work. The reason musical instruments are made from brass instead of pure copper is because that alloy with zinc is much more durable than copper alone, and does not as readily corrode.
Is it cheaper to recycle copper than to use new copper?
It can be up to 90% cheaper to recycle copper
Is copper cheaper than stainless steel?
Yes, brass is cheaper than copper.
If silver is a better conductor than copper then why is copper wire used in daily life instead of silver wire?
The price of copper today is $3.43 a pound. The price of silver today is $12.90 an ounce. Copper is much cheaper.
Why is copper good for plumbing?
Copper is NOT good for plumbing. It was once, when there was no alternative. Now many superior products like PEX are available. They are cheaper, more lasting and more efficient to fit than copper.
Why are copper wires preferably used in electrical installation?
copper next good conductor to silver . it is cheaper .malleable ductile mechanically strong abundantly available so we use
