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Which material has the highest thermal conductivity?


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  1. Silver has the highest electrical conductivity of any metal.
  2. Silver currently describes conductivity, and all other metals are tested against it.
  3. On a scale of 0 to 100, gold is rated at 76, copper is at 97, and silver is at 100.
  4. Silver is the top conductor since its electrons are more mobile than the other elements, making it the best element for transferring heat and electricity.

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