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Yes. Some houses use aluminum wire ,instead of Copper, to carry electricity. But Aluminum wire has to be a little larger around then Copper because its not as good a conductor and using the same size wire will waste voltage and it might also get too hot.

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What is conductive glass?

It is glass which has a thin layer, virtually transparent, of electrically conductive material such as Tin Oxide deposited on the surface.


Why shouldn't you do electrical work on an aluminium ladder?

Aluminum is a good conductor of electricity, which means that using an aluminum ladder for electrical work can increase the risk of electric shock or injury. It is safer to use a non-conductive ladder made of fiberglass or wood when working around electricity.


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Can you use an aluminium wire instead of copper for a simple electrical circuit?

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Is nickel a conductive?

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Is aluminum conductive to electricity?

Yes, aluminum is conductive to electricity.


Is aluminum electrical?

Electrically conductive - yes


What is conductive glass?

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What is the transperancy of aluminum?

Zero. It is not transparent.


Is mica more or less conductive than aluminum?

Less.


What is a highly conductive metal?

A highly conductive metal is one where the availability of electron flow is high. Examples are copper, silver, aluminum, etc.


Is aluminum paper transparent translucent or opaque?

Aluminum foil is considered opaque, as it does not allow light to pass through it. It reflects light instead of transmitting it, making it non-transparent.


Does aluminum or copper produce more electricity?

Copper produces more electricity than aluminum due to its higher electrical conductivity. This means that copper allows for better flow of electrical current, resulting in higher electrical output compared to aluminum for the same conditions.


Which metals are not conductor?

All are conductive iron materials. Gold. copper. Aluminum. Iron. And … . . . . .


Is transparent aluminum possible?

Only on Star Trek do we find transparent aluminum. Any aluminum matrix is opaque. You can't see through it. Actually there is such thing as transparent aluminum but the power required for the x-ray laser is more than a whole city's worth and the beam must be focused down to a point of less than one-twentieth of a human hair and only lasts for 40 femtoseconds.


Does aluminum have lower resistance than copper?

No, aluminum has a higher resistance than copper.


Does aluminum foil reflect more light than transparent glass?

No, aluminum foil reflects more light than transparent glass. Aluminum foil has a high reflective surface that reflects a higher percentage of light compared to glass, which allows more light to pass through.