CONDUCTOR MATERIAL
Monocrystal Silver
Specifications
| Short name | Monocrystal Ag |
|---|---|
| Family | Silver |
| Purity | 99.99997% (6N) |
| Manufacturing process | Ohno Continuous Casting (silver) |
| Conductivity | 106 % IACS |
| Resistivity | 1.62e-8 Ω·m |
| Tensile strength | 150 MPa |
Overview
Pure single-crystal silver, typically 6N (99.99997%) purity. The highest-conductivity conductor in routine audio use (~106% IACS), but expensive. Often combined with OCC copper in hybrid constructions.
Typical uses
- flagship IEM upgrade cables
- boutique interconnects