What is the purpose of an antioxidant in electrical wiring?

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What is the purpose of an antioxidant in electrical wiring?

2006-09-04 07:25:25 · 3 answers · asked by Lisa * 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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to prevent the oxidation, or corrosion of the wire, which causes loose connections and fires.

2006-09-04 07:28:55 · answer #1 · answered by mxzptlk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

To keep the wire from oxidizing. Oxidation keeps the current from flowing evenly and correctly. If it is heavy enough, the current won't be able to get through.

2006-09-04 07:32:15 · answer #2 · answered by jmiller 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

infection of that nasty @&&

2006-09-04 07:28:27 · answer #3 · answered by Osummer 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋