Cupric oxide has a diode effect and should be avoided. If the cable has any "green" creeping down the insulation, toss it. Jallen
Does Cu oxidation away from contact points matter?
I'm thinking specifically of bare copper component leads. If the contact points are soldered, would oxidation along the length of the wire have any appreciable affect on performance? Wouldn't the vast majority of current be carried through the "core" of the wire (that is, everything below the oxidized surfaces)?
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