A newly developed, highly conductive copper wire could find applications in the electric grid, as well as in homes and businesses. The finding defies what's been thought about how metals conduct ...

Defying conventional scientific knowledge about electrical conductivity, the addition of a common carbon compound to copper to make electrical wires results in significant performance enhancements, ...

Steps taken to enhance copper conductivity by adding carbon nanotubes. Test results for conductivity, current-carrying capacity, and tensile strength. We know that copper (Cu) fortunately combines ...

Industry is always keen to seek out cost-effective practices to compete and survive. Recognizing this trend, publications from the Copper Development Association (CDA) have emphasized production and ...

Copper products are widely used in building construction, electrical grids, electronics, the medical sector and transportation. Together with gold and silver, copper is a member of the holy trinity of ...

Copper beryllium alloys feature high strength and good thermal and electrical properties. Two main types of copper beryllium alloys are high conductivity alloys and high strength alloys. The high ...

As copper prices hit record highs, engineers are reassessing whether aluminium is now a more attractive option for some winding applications. Steve Hughes, managing director of REO UK, examines the ...