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Actually, aluminum is a better conductor than copper. See the answer that I will soon post.
by Anonymous on November 15th, 2006
Bob Blaylock's response is based on a technicality. You're correct for practical purposes
by Dar Gentz on April 10th, 2005
Who cares whether it's a good conductor in a laboratory? I prefer the practical answer.
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by Leezee on December 28th, 2005
No technicality at all. Aluminum *IS* a better conductor than copper.
by Anonymous on November 15th, 2006
this anon is blowing smoke. aluminum pacivates just like copper meaning that ONLY the surface oxidizes and the oxides for both are great insulators (but just a couple molecules thick of insulation is neglegable) electricity travels in the interior. aluminum is about 60% as conductive as copper. until you start talking rediculously specific materials such as graphene conducting across it's plane (as opposed to between planes) copper is the best conductor
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