Can copper-clad aluminum wire overcome building wire failures?

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Some of the reasons for failure of aluminum conductors are discussed; creep and oxide problems are emphasized. Use and testing of copper clad aluminum wire, which results in surface properties identical to solid copper conductors and eliminates these problems, are described.

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Some of the reasons for failure of aluminum conductors are discussed; creep and oxide problems are emphasized. Use and testing of copper clad aluminum wire, which results in surface properties identical to solid copper conductors and eliminates these problems, are described.

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Author(s)

Fan, J.C.Texas Instruments Inc., British Insulated Callender's Cables, Ltd.

Publication/Event/Pages

Wire Journal4(5): 62-65 1971, Paper presented at WAI 40th Annual Convention, New York, NY USA

Year

1971