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Carbon nanotube

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Conductivity: Exceptionally high, potentially surpassing copper, Uses: Emerging applications in electronics and materials science, Alloy or Pure Metal: Allotropic Form of Carbon

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Lead

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Conductivity: 4.8×10^6 S/m, Uses: Batteries, radiation shielding, Alloy or Pure Metal: Pure Metal

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Platinum

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Conductivity: 9.4×10^6 S/m, Uses: Thermocouples, laboratory equipment, Alloy or Pure Metal: Pure Metal

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Zinc

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Conductivity: 16.6×10^6 S/m, Uses: Galvanization, die casting, Alloy or Pure Metal: Pure Metal

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Copper

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Conductivity: 59.6×10^6 S/m, Uses: Electrical wiring, plumbing, Alloy or Pure Metal: Pure Metal

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Nickel

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Conductivity: 14.3×10^6 S/m, Uses: Rechargeable batteries, electronics, Alloy or Pure Metal: Both

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Iron

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Conductivity: 10×10^6 S/m, Uses: Core material for electrical transformers, Alloy or Pure Metal: Both

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Beryllium

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Conductivity: 25×10^6 S/m, Uses: Aerospace materials, X-ray windows, Alloy or Pure Metal: Both

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Aluminum

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Conductivity: 37.7×10^6 S/m, Uses: Overhead power cables, Alloy or Pure Metal: Both

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Bronze

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Conductivity: Variably lower than pure copper, Uses: Springs, bearings, Alloy or Pure Metal: Alloy

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Magnesium

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Conductivity: 22.7×10^6 S/m, Uses: Lightweight structural components, Alloy or Pure Metal: Both

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Gold

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Conductivity: 45.2×10^6 S/m, Uses: Electronics for reliable, corrosion-resistant connections, Alloy or Pure Metal: Pure Metal

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Tungsten

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Conductivity: 18.2×10^6 S/m, Uses: Filaments for incandescent light bulbs, Alloy or Pure Metal: Pure Metal

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Graphite

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Conductivity: Generally around 2.5×10^5 S/m, Uses: Electrodes, high-temperature applications, Alloy or Pure Metal: Form of Carbon (non-metal)

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Galinstan

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Conductivity: Lower than the metals it is composed of, Uses: Non-toxic mercury replacement, thermometers, Alloy or Pure Metal: Alloy

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Steel

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Conductivity: Significantly lower than iron due to the presence of carbon and other elements, Uses: Construction material, machinery, Alloy or Pure Metal: Alloy

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Brass

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Conductivity: 15.9×10^6 S/m, Uses: Connectors and fittings, musical instruments, Alloy or Pure Metal: Alloy

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Germanium

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Conductivity: Roughly 2×10^6 S/m, Uses: Semiconductor devices, Alloy or Pure Metal: Pure Metal

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Silver

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Conductivity: 63×10^6 S/m, Uses: High-quality electrical contacts, Alloy or Pure Metal: Pure Metal

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Carbon fiber

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Conductivity: Variable, can be tailored, Uses: Reinforced composites for high strength-to-weight applications, Alloy or Pure Metal: Reinforced Composite Material

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