Re: Why does gold have value?

In message <2005122715453416807-gsande@worldnetattnet>,
Gordon Sande <g.sande@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
>Gold is a preferred conductor of electricity with the added advantage
>of low corrosion.

Actually, gold isn't that great an electrical conductor. Corrosion resistance
is the reason it is used it electronics. If you want the best conductor, use
silver.




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