Adding Small Amounts of Solid Carbon to Copper Wire Boosts Its Conductivity

A common carbon compound is enabling remarkable performance enhancements when mixed in just the right proportion with copper to make electrical wires. It’s a phenomenon that defies conventional wisdom about how metals conduct electricity.

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Adding Small Amounts of Solid Carbon to Copper Wire Boosts Its

Adding a small amount of solid carbon to copper boosts its conductivity

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