Aluminum is not a better electrical conductor than copper, silver, or gold. It is not as strong as any of the three in the same diameter. It is just cheaper. It also corrodes faster and in more environments then copper, silver, or gold!
Electrical engineer in communications for thirty years and in charge of maintenance engineering for 15 years for the Bell System.
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