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stonogoyesterday at 8:31 PM2 repliesview on HN

Does aluminum not conduct electricity?


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bayindirhyesterday at 8:34 PM

Yes. Around 60% of copper. You need much thicker cables to carry the same power.

atoavyesterday at 11:21 PM

Yes, and it is also useed for certain applications, if you don't care for the need of thicker wires to get the same resistance.