Conductors Used for Transmitting Electric Power: 7 Types

The following points highlight the seven main types of conductors used in transmission and distribution of electric power. The types are: 1. Stranded Hard Drawn Copper 2. Aluminium 3. Steel-Cored Aluminium 4. Galvanised Steel 5. Cadmium Copper 6. Copper-Clad Steel 7. Phosphor Bronze. Type # 1. Stranded Hard Drawn Copper: Hard drawn copper conductor is the best conductor owing to [...]