Diverse Types of Electrical Wires for Your Home

                A wire is a flexible metalic conductor , especially one made of copper , usually insulated and used to carry electric current in a circuit. 
In the household wiring , the conductor itself is usually copper or aluminum (or copper sheathed aluminum) and is either a solid metal 
conductor or stranded wire. Their selection and installation maintain safety, efficiency and reliability in electrical system. The Insulation 
surroundings the conductors prevent unintended contact and ensures safe operation. Colored sheathing identifies different wire function 
such as neutral, ground or live in electrical systems. 
Wires are basic building blocks of entire electrical system that we take for granted and hardly notice their remarkable contributions in our daily lives.  

There are some types of wire :- 

1. Copper wire  

A copper wire is a single electrical conductor made of copper. It can be insulated or uninsulated. A copper cable is a group of two or more copper 
wires bundled together in a single sheath or jacket. 
Copper wires are commonly used typed of wire in electrical system. They are known for their excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance 
properties. Copper wires can be classified into three types:- Solid copper wires, Stranded copper wires and Tinned copper wire. 

2. Aluminum wire

Aluminum wire is a wire that is used for electrical wiring in houses, power grids and airplanes. Aluminum wire is an alternative conducting material 
considering its electrical and mechanical properties and price compared to copper wire. Aluminum is a poorer electrical conductor compared to copper, 
so it is infrequently used in small applications such as home wiring.  
They are known for being lightweight and cost-effective. However, aluminum wires are not as conductive as copper wires, which limits their use in 
some high-voltage applications. Aluminum wires can be classified into two types: solid aluminum wires and stranded aluminum wires. 

3. Silver wire 

The wire has a bright, shiny appearance and is very malleable and ductile. With the highest electrical conductivity of any metal, silver wire is 
commonly used for electrical applications requiring minimal resistance, including electronics, solar panels, and small appliances. 
Silver wires are known for their high conductivity and corrosion resistance. They are commonly used in high-end audio and video equipment 
due to their ability to transmit signals with minimal distortion. However, silver wires are pricey and not usually used in electrical systems. 

4. Gold wire  

Gold wires are also known for their high conductivity and corrosion resistance. They are commonly used in aerospace and military applications 
due to their ability to withstand extreme environments. However, gold wires are expensive and not commonly used in most electrical systems. 

5. Nickel wire

Nickel wires are commonly used in heating elements due to their high resistance to heat and corrosion. They are also used in rechargeable 
batteries and fuel cells.       
Also Nickel wire has numerous uses in engineering due to the products excellent corrosion resistance, particularly in aqueous and 
high- temperature environments. With good ductility and workability, our nickel wire is strong and robust, while suitable for use in some of 
the harshest working environments. 

6. Iron wire 

Iron wires are commonly used in transformers and electromagnets due to their high magnetic properties. They are also used in some electrical motors. 

7. Steel wire 

Steel wires are known for their strength and durability. They are commonly used in overhead power transmission lines and in some heavy-duty 
electrical systems. However, steel wires are not as conductive as copper or aluminum wires, which limits their use in some applications.