Table 3.
An overview of material composition of several types of Cu-core cables (Hischier et al. 2007)
| Cable type | Component | Material | (g) | wt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer power cable—1 conducting wire (without plugs, 10-cm length of cable) | Conductor material | Cu | 1.29 | 19.88% |
| Insulation | TPE elastomer | 1.95 | 30.05% | |
| Black jacket | PVC | 3.25 | 50.08% | |
| Network cable—8 conducting wires (without plugs, 10-cm length of cable) | Conductor material | Cu | 5 | 43.84% |
| Insulation | PVC | 5 | 43.84% | |
| Foil around insulation layer | PE | 0.1 | 0.88% | |
| Shielding braid | Cu | 1.2 | 10.52% | |
| Soft jacket | PVC | 0.105 | 0.92% | |
| Printer cable—25 conducting wires (without plugs, 10-cm length of cable) | Conductor material | Cu | 4.6 | 47.17% |
| Insulation | PVC | 4,6 | 47.17% | |
| Fine copper wire to absorb noise | Cu | 0.12 | 1.23% | |
| Fine aluminum layer | Al | 0.09 | 0.92% | |
| Soft jacket | PVC | 0.341 | 3.50% | |
| Ribbon cable—20 conducting wires (with plugs, 1 kg of cable) | Conductor material | Cu | 155 | 15.50% |
| Cable jacket | PVC | 155 | 15.50% | |
| Plugs (both ends) | HDPE | 687 | 68.70% | |
| Contacts | brass | 3 | 0.30% |