Two alloys with electrical conductivity lower than that of pure metals are:
- Brass (an alloy of 66% copper and 34% zinc)
- Bronze (an alloy of 88% copper and 12% tin)
Both of these alloys have lower electrical conductivity compared to pure copper, which is one of their primary metal components.
Electrical conductivity is how well a material can carry or conduct electricity.
- Good Conductors: Materials like copper and silver let electricity flow through them very easily. That’s why they are used in things like electrical wires.
- Poor Conductors (Insulators): Materials like rubber, glass, and plastic do not let electricity pass through them easily. These materials are used to keep us safe from electricity, like the coating around wires.
In short, the higher the electrical conductivity, the better the material is at allowing electricity to flow through it.