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No it is a conductor. Aluminium wire is used in 400 amp services to keep the cost down over copper wire.

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Is aluminium conductor or semi conductor?

Aluminum is a conductor of electricity. It is commonly used in electrical wiring and transmission lines due to its high conductivity.


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Is silver and gold such as jewelry, are they great semi conductor?

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