No Aluminum Core Transformers
Most recent answer: 06/16/2015
Q:
Is possible to use an aluminum core for an AC induction transformer?
- Gerardo Marin (age 44)
Aguascalientes, Ags. Mexico
- Gerardo Marin (age 44)
Aguascalientes, Ags. Mexico
A:
Aluminum would be worse than useless as a transformer core. Unlike the usual magnetizable core materials, it will not increase the magnetic flux through the coil. The eddy currents stirred up in the conducting aluminum will make fields that actually reduce the magnetic flux.
Mike W.
(published on 06/16/2015)