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what are the advantages and disadvantages of copper?

doing DT and got stuck please help and if possible find the same for ALUMINIUM please answer as soon as possible

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Copper advantages - copper is a good conductor, malleable and ductile so make it good for bending copper pipes into shapesIt has an attractive look and very durabledisadvantages - the only real disadvantage of copper is it is expensive to buy Aluminum Advantages - Aluminum structures can be lighter than steel structures, resulting in lighter vehicles, which can increase performance and/or operating economyAluminum alloys are more corrosion resistant in typical vehicular applications Disadvantages - Aluminum alloys are more difficult/expensive to weldAluminum alloys don't have the strengths levels of steel alloysThis must be accomodated in design.

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