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Trains consists mainly of various steel alloys, although sometimes aluminium gets used for body panels. Then there's copper and possibly aluminium for whatever wiring the train has. Brass for the occasional bushing/bearing.

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Is copper the main metal in computers?

Copper is used in computers for wiring and heat dissipation, but it is not the main metal. The main metals in computers are silicon, aluminum, and steel. Silicon is used in computer chips, aluminum in the casing, and steel for structural support.


What metal conducts electricity well and is used for wires and pipes?

Copper is the main metal used for this purpose.


Is palladium metal bullet proof?

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What is the strongest metal known to man?

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