A cylindrical metal wire 2 mm (0.08 in.) in diameter is required to carry a current of 10 A with a minimum of 0.03 V drop per foot (300 mm) of wire. Which of the metals and alloys listed in Table 12.1 are possible candidates?
Table 12.1 Room-Temperature Electrical Conductivities for Nine Common Metals and Alloys
Metal | Electrical Conductivity [(Ω m)–1] |
Silver | 6.8 × 107 |
Copper | 6.0 × 107 |
Gold | 4.3 × 107 |
Aluminum | 3.8 × 107 |
Brass (70 Cu–30 Zn) | 1.6 × 107 |
Iron | 1.0 × 107 |
Platinum | 0.94 × 107 |
Plain carbon steel | 0.6 × 107 |
Stainless steel | 0.2 × 107 |
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