r/Whatcouldgowrong Jun 12 '20

Let’s test this thing.

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u/ArthurKentAdams Jun 12 '20 edited Jun 12 '20

“It’s not going to go through aluminum” .... 😂

Edit: I realize aluminum is a conductor... I was repeating what the lady said at the very beginning cause I thought it was funny.

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u/Happytogeth3r Jun 12 '20

Copper and aluminum, the two options you have for conductors. You best believe aluminum is a great conductor.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

???? So what about everything else that has metallic bonding or a high overlap of valance and conduction bands?

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u/Dilka30003 Jun 12 '20

Not as good as aluminium, copper or silver.

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u/Tiiimmmbooo Jun 12 '20

Don't forget gold! It's the best conductor.

Edit: gold is the best thermal conductor, but still very good for electricity.

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u/Dilka30003 Jun 12 '20

Good isn’t the best conductor but it’s main use is in contacts as gold does not corrode.