Which type of metal conducts the best heat?

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brass, copper, bronze, iron, or illuminum?
If so, any reason why?

2007-02-07 13:20:13 · 2 answers · asked by ? 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

Copper, because the molecules made up for the metal move fast and this allows the heat to build and radiate.

2007-02-07 13:32:34 · answer #1 · answered by Yafooey! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Actually gold is the best conductor of both heat and electricity. Gold has the easiest free electron to transfer both heat and electricity.

2007-02-07 13:24:58 · answer #2 · answered by ttpawpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋