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Re: Conductors
Tesla list wrote:
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> Original poster: "Sam Beck" <Sam-at-peterbeck-dot-com>
>
> Hello again. I am also trying to decide if stainless steel is a
> better conductor than nickel-plated brass. I am going to use these as
> screw-posts to put the MIG wielder tips on.
>
> Sam Beck
Stainless steel is a poorer electrical conductor, but probably not by
enough to matter. However, it is also a poorer conductor of heat, which
might matter. Besides, compared to brass it's a pain to work!
Ed