Evaluation of Sodium Conductor Power Cable

The suitability of the newly developed polyethylene- insulated sodium conductor for use in electrical power cables was evaluated electrically and mechanically. Polyethylene-insulated sodium conductors are shown to lend themselves to a wide range of constructions manufactured on standard cable-fabricating equipment. Because of the plastic nature of metallic sodium, neither conductor stranding, nor helical assembly in the case of multi- conductor cables, is required for flexibility.