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Carbon nanotube
Conductivity: Exceptionally high, potentially surpassing copper, Uses: Emerging applications in electronics and materials science, Alloy or Pure Metal: Allotropic Form of Carbon
Lead
Conductivity: 4.8×10^6 S/m, Uses: Batteries, radiation shielding, Alloy or Pure Metal: Pure Metal
Platinum
Conductivity: 9.4×10^6 S/m, Uses: Thermocouples, laboratory equipment, Alloy or Pure Metal: Pure Metal
Zinc
Conductivity: 16.6×10^6 S/m, Uses: Galvanization, die casting, Alloy or Pure Metal: Pure Metal
Copper
Conductivity: 59.6×10^6 S/m, Uses: Electrical wiring, plumbing, Alloy or Pure Metal: Pure Metal
Nickel
Conductivity: 14.3×10^6 S/m, Uses: Rechargeable batteries, electronics, Alloy or Pure Metal: Both
Iron
Conductivity: 10×10^6 S/m, Uses: Core material for electrical transformers, Alloy or Pure Metal: Both
Beryllium
Conductivity: 25×10^6 S/m, Uses: Aerospace materials, X-ray windows, Alloy or Pure Metal: Both
Aluminum
Conductivity: 37.7×10^6 S/m, Uses: Overhead power cables, Alloy or Pure Metal: Both
Bronze
Conductivity: Variably lower than pure copper, Uses: Springs, bearings, Alloy or Pure Metal: Alloy
Magnesium
Conductivity: 22.7×10^6 S/m, Uses: Lightweight structural components, Alloy or Pure Metal: Both
Gold
Conductivity: 45.2×10^6 S/m, Uses: Electronics for reliable, corrosion-resistant connections, Alloy or Pure Metal: Pure Metal
Tungsten
Conductivity: 18.2×10^6 S/m, Uses: Filaments for incandescent light bulbs, Alloy or Pure Metal: Pure Metal
Graphite
Conductivity: Generally around 2.5×10^5 S/m, Uses: Electrodes, high-temperature applications, Alloy or Pure Metal: Form of Carbon (non-metal)
Galinstan
Conductivity: Lower than the metals it is composed of, Uses: Non-toxic mercury replacement, thermometers, Alloy or Pure Metal: Alloy
Steel
Conductivity: Significantly lower than iron due to the presence of carbon and other elements, Uses: Construction material, machinery, Alloy or Pure Metal: Alloy
Brass
Conductivity: 15.9×10^6 S/m, Uses: Connectors and fittings, musical instruments, Alloy or Pure Metal: Alloy
Germanium
Conductivity: Roughly 2×10^6 S/m, Uses: Semiconductor devices, Alloy or Pure Metal: Pure Metal
Silver
Conductivity: 63×10^6 S/m, Uses: High-quality electrical contacts, Alloy or Pure Metal: Pure Metal
Carbon fiber
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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