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Unread 01-19-2004, 12:41 PM   #37
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The reason the alumium and copper figures are so low is because they are polished.

Polished surfaces have low emmission and absorption values.

A VERY thin layer of anodising would be good, since the conductivity of alumina ain't that great.

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