Abstract: A conductive element of a cable or a wire is formed of a high shear deformation processed aluminum alloy. The aluminum-zirconium alloy exhibits high electrical conductivity and high tensile strength. Methods of forming cables and wires are also further disclosed including the formation of all aluminum alloy cables having high ampacity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 30, 2018
Date of Patent:
November 5, 2019
Assignees:
General Cable Technologies Corporation, NanoAI LLC, Manhattan Scientifics, Inc.
Inventors:
Shenjia Zhang, Cornelius A. Muojekwu, Nhon Q. Vo, Terry C. Lowe