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Copper Weight Percentage

06/03/2010 12:29 AM

In an AC electric motor, what percentage of the weight is copper?
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Re: COPPER WEIGHT PERCENTAGE

06/03/2010 2:40 AM

It varies a lot. For instance, motors can be made with aluminum windings, in which case the copper percentage can be near zero. This will depend on the particular manufacturer, not on some generic formula.

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