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Submarine applications - Best lead alloy(s)?

Thread starter Foudretta
Start date Dec 31, 2009

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Dec 31, 2009

Foudretta

Electrical

Hello,
We are currently comparing different lead alloys suitable for power submarine cables.
Is there any recommendations regarding the best lead alloys to be used for these submarine applications?
According to our researches, lead alloy E (PKS21S) or Cu/Te (PKS041S) could be potential candidates. Are they strictly equivalent? Which of them (or others)would you recommend?

Thank you very much for your help and all the best for the New Year!
Kind regards,

Foudretta