Why Is Copper Used in Electrical Wiring?

Thanks for watching our video on why copper is used in electrical wiring. Copper has become synonymous with electrical wiring. Whether braided or solid strand, most types of wiring used in electrical applications are made of this reddish metal. The average home in the United States, in fact, contains nearly 200 pounds of copper wiring. Considering that there are other metals available, however, you might be wondering why copper is the preferred choice for wiring. OneMonroe is a leading manufacturer and distributor of wire and cable, cable assemblies and wiring harness solutions for industrial, military & defense, and commercial applications. Our rugged cable & wiring solutions are designed to perform at the highest level under the most extreme conditions.
In this video we’ll walk you through:
-Why Is Copper Used in Electrical Wiring?
-Why Is Copper Preferred Over Other Metals?
-Properties of Copper
-How Copper Differs from Other Metals
00 Intro
0:26 Why Is Copper Used in Electrical Wiring?
0:33 Conductivity
0:45 Flexibility
0:55 Low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
1:09 Resistance to Corrosion
1:20 Safety
1:35 Contact Information and Outro
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Another great "electrifying One Monroe minute!!! Thanks for sharing this!!