Conductor Materials Performance Deep Dive
Specific performance analysis comparing conductivity efficiency and mechanical strength per unit weight across different conductor materials.
Dimension 1: Specific Conductivity vs. Specific Strength (Ashby Chart)
X-axis represents specific conductivity (conductivity/density), further right means better conductivity per unit weight; Y-axis represents specific strength (tensile strength/density), higher means better strength per unit weight.
Dimension 2: Multi-dimensional Comprehensive Comparison (Normalized)
Comprehensive comparison from five dimensions: specific conductivity, specific strength, conductivity, tensile strength, and lightweighting.
Material Performance Data Table
Summary of key performance parameters for each material.
| Material | Density (g/cm³) | Conductivity (%IACS) | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Specific Conductivity | Specific Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel Coated Copper (NCC) | 8.95 | 85 | 425 | 9.50 | 47.49 |
| Copper Clad Aluminum (CCA) | 3.63 | 65 | 160 | 17.91 | 44.08 |
| Copper Clad Steel (CCS) | 8.14 | 40 | 760 | 4.91 | 93.37 |
| Silver Plated Copper (Ag-Cu) | 8.92 | 101 | 300 | 11.32 | 33.63 |
| Pure Copper (Reference) | 8.96 | 100 | 250 | 11.16 | 27.90 |
Performance Analysis Highlights
Nickel Coated Copper (NCC)
Excellent comprehensive performance with balanced specific conductivity and specific strength, outstanding corrosion resistance, suitable for marine environments and high-end electronic applications.
Copper Clad Aluminum (CCA)
Significant lightweight advantage with density of only 3.63 g/cm³, excellent specific conductivity, ideal for new energy vehicles and aerospace applications.
Copper Clad Steel (CCS)
Highest specific strength, reaching 93.4, suitable for applications with strict tensile strength requirements such as power transmission and construction structures.
Silver Plated Copper (Ag-Cu)
Best conductivity performance with specific conductivity reaching 11.32, suitable for high-frequency signal transmission and precision electronic component connections.
Pure Copper (Reference)
As a baseline reference material with 100% IACS conductivity, but higher density limits lightweight applications.
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