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Properties for aluminium and copper conductors 30 Important definitions of properties of a metal 30 Physical and mechanical properties 30 electrical properties 30 Measuring the conductivity 30 Current-carrying capacity of copper and aluminium conductors 30/1054Copper sections 30/1055Aluminium sections 30/1059Relevant Standards 30/1065Further Reading 30/106530Properties andratings of current-carryingconductors30/1049Propert ies and ratings of current-carrying conductors30 Properties for aluminium andcopper conductorsIn Table we provide the general properties ofaluminium and copper conductors. The table also makesa general comparison between the two widely used metalsfor the purpose of carrying Important definitions of properties of a metalFor ease of application of the above table we give belowimportant definitions of the mechanical and electricalproperties of a Physical and mechanical properties1Specific heat (This is a physical property) The specificheat of a substance is the heat required to raise thetemperatur

30/1054 Electrical Power Engineering Reference & Applications Handbook per cent, with respect to a standard reference (say, 100% IACS) are also provided in the table. 30.1.4 Measuring the conductivity For this purpose, a simple conductivity meter based on the

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