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Originally Posted by L R H
I always thought aluminum was a better conductor of heat, but not as good a conductor of electrical current flow. The key word is thought, I may be wrong on both counts.
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In most cases materials that are strong electrical conductors will also be strong temperature conductors. Copper is a superior conductor of both over aluminum, but is denser so there can be a net gain in vehicle performance by scrubbing weight over cooling performance.