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As below, call the recycler to find out what the current price is. See the copper scrap index under related links to see if their prices are fair. Some recyclers will try to give you next to nothing if they think you don't know what your scrap is worth. <><><> Call your local metal recycler. Prices vary widely across the country, and change day to day. Any answer here would be meaningless.
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Why is copper good for electrical wiring?
Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity. Among metals it is second only o silver, which is too expensive for practical use in wiring. Copper is also extremely ductile, meaning it can be easily drawn into wires without breaking.
Copper is used for electrical wiring. If Cu became scarce what element would make a good substitute?
Ag <<>> This scenario did happen in the early 70's. Manufactures started making common home wiring from aluminum (AL). Because of the care that had to be taken when installing and splicing it only lasted for about five years. As copper became more plentiful general wiring swung back to copper wiring. Aluminium wiring is still used for service drops because of the cheaper cost of aluminium wire in bigger sizes over copper.
Is Electrical Wire Pure Copper?
First off, not all electrical wiring is copper. There's a fair bit of aluminium wiring being used too, as well as some other alloys. "Pure" is a difficult word. You can have copper that is purer than what's used for electrical wiring. But outside a lab setting, copper wire is indeed pretty darn pure.
A reddish-orange element used for electrical wiring?
Copper is a reddish brown element used for electrical wiring as it is a good conductor of electricity.
Composition of copper wire in generators?
how much copper is in copper wire
What does copper do for car parts?
Most of the wiring is copper, not much else.
How much is stripped copper wire worth?
The value of stripped copper wire can vary depending on the current market price for copper. As of September 2021, clean and stripped bright copper wire can generally be sold for around $3.00 to $3.50 per pound. It's recommended to check with local scrap yards or recycling centers for the most accurate pricing in your area.
Why do you use copper for electrial wiring?
Because the price of silver would shock you and copper is much less expensive.
Why is gold not used as an electrical wiring?
Too expensive, it would be stolen (as it is there are people stealing copper electrical wiring, and copper is much cheaper than gold).
Can headphones have copper in them?
Most do have copper in the wiring.
How much electrical wiring is copper?
Most electrical wiring is made of copper due to its high conductivity and flexibility. Copper is preferred for electrical wiring as it can efficiently carry electricity while being durable and resistant to corrosion. However, there are also some electrical wiring products made from aluminum, which is a less expensive alternative with slightly different properties.
How much is scrap copper in AZ?
depends on the grade and type of scrap copper. for example do you have insulated cable, stripped copper wire, buss bar, etc. No. 1 heavy scrap copper is around $3.00 per pound (lb)
What metal is used for car car wiring?
Copper is almost always used in car wiring.
What element is used in electric wiring and pennies?
Copper is commonly used in electric wiring and pennies due to its excellent conductivity.
What metal is most commonly used for wiring?
Copper is used for wiring!
Which resource I used in electric wiring?
For wiring, we only use copper and silver. The most common conductor is copper. Almost all wires use copper as a conductor.
What are the different types of wiring?
copper
