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does gold conduct electricity or not?

2006-12-12 15:14:00 · 2 answers · asked by ☆★♪♫Caitlin♫♪★☆ 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

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yes quite well. Gold was used to plate electrical contacts on circuit boards to minimize resistance and prevent corrosion

2006-12-12 15:24:41 · answer #1 · answered by MarkG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, very well. Better than copper, but not as good as silver. Copper is used mostly because it is cheaper. Gold plating on cables that you find in the store make better contact, while preventing corrosion.

2006-12-12 15:42:53 · answer #2 · answered by Christopher 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋