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twocpu · 12-12-2000, 04:21 AM

I wouldn't add gold to the alloy as you'll ruin the conductivity of the Silver that way.
The thermal conductivity of pure silver is 4.173 W/cm-K, the thermal conductivity o gold is only 2.913 W/cm-K, which is about 25% less than copper.

12-12-2000, 04:21 AM	#11
twocpu Banned For Being a Scam Artist Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH USA Posts: 18	I wouldn't add gold to the alloy as you'll ruin the conductivity of the Silver that way. The thermal conductivity of pure silver is 4.173 W/cm-K, the thermal conductivity o gold is only 2.913 W/cm-K, which is about 25% less than copper.