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Aluminum - The Other Conductor
 

 
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March 22, 2007  

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Aluminum – The Other Conductor

 

ImageAluminum is the most abundant of all metals and is extracted from bauxite. Technical discussions and articles about the use of aluminum vs. copper have been published in the electrical industry for many years. The objective of the following document is to provide the reader with information by which they are able to make a more informed decision given a choice between the two materials in electrical equipment.

 

Click here to read the paper titled Aluminum – The Other Conductor, written by Bob Yanniello with Eaton Electrical Inc.

 

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  • Though it is true that energy loss in an aluminium conductor can be made equal to that of copper,eletrical components with aluminium conductors in a product can result in less energy efficiency by being bulkier leading to more friction losses etc.,

    T.M.Haja sahib

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