Table 2. Comparison of Selected Properties of Several Metals and Alloys Used Commonly in Reductive Organic Electrosynthesis.
| melting point (°C) | density (g/cm3) | electrical conductivity (MS/m) | tensile strength (N/mm2) | hardness (Brinell) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal | |||||
| Cu22−25,221,222 | 1083 | 8.96 | 58.4 | 210 | 874 |
| Sn22−25,221,222 | 232 | 7.3 | 8.69 | 220 | 51 |
| Pb22−25,221,222 | 328 | 11.34 | 4.74 | 18 | 38 |
| Leaded Bronze (Material no.) | |||||
| CuSn10Pb10 (CC495K)35,220,223,224 | 762–928 | 9.0 | 6.0 | 290 | 85 |
| CuSn7Pb15 (CC496K)35,220,224−226 | 855–970 | 9.1 | 7.0 | 270 | 80 |
| CuSn5Pb20 (CC497K)35,220,224,227 | 855–950 | 9.1 | 7.0 | 230 | 60 |