How does the electrical conductivity of copper alloys, brass and bronze differ from that of pure copper?

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The electrical conductivity of the copper alloys such as brass and bronze is relatively lower than that of pure copper. This is because, the tin, aluminium, zinc, nickel and phosphorous content in these alloys degrade their electrical performance. Thus, brass is 28% conducting and bronze is 7% conducting in comparison to pure copper.

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