CuSn
CuSn is used in the contact wires for both conventional and high-speed railway lines, allowing speeds above 300km/h.
Comparison of the electrical and mechanical characteristics – CuSn
CusN 0.2
The development of a high-performance Copper-Tin alloy was an imperative, displaying a better conductivity at 80%, with only a small reduction in tensile strength compared to CuMg. CuSn is used in the contact wires for both conventional and high-speed railway lines, allowing speeds above 300km/h.