Sunday, 2 March 2014

What is copper used for on a vehicle?

What is copper used for on a vehicle?
Copper use by functions in US:
#1 Electrical -- 58% (wire)
#2 Corrosion resistance -- 22% (pipes)
#3 Heat transfer -- 12% (radiators, etc.)
#4 Structural -- 6%
#5 Aesthetics -- 2%

Copper end-use market in US:
#1 Building construction -- 46.3%
#2 Electrical and electronic products -- 22.7%
#3 Transportation equipment -- 10.2%
#4 Consumer and general products -- 10.9%
#5 Industrial machinery and equipment -- 9.9%

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