[ReverendMaynard]

Originally Posted by Kal-EL

Gold having better heat transfer properties, they plate it to help.

Actually not in heat but electricity it is better.



Electrical Conductivity

Gold - 2.54
Lead - 2.33
Platinum - 2.28
Mercury - 2.00
Tin - 1.96
Silver - 1.93
Nickel - 1.91
Silicon - 1.90
Copper - 1.90
Cobalt - 1.88
Iron - 1.83
Zinc - 1.65
Aluminum - 1.61
Titanium - 1.54
Magnesium - 1.31


Thermal Conductivity

Silver - 429
Copper - 401
Gold - 317
Aluminum - 237
Magnesium - 156
Silicon - 149
Zinc - 116
Cobalt - 100
Nickel - 91
Iron - 80
Platinum - 72
Tin - 67
Lead - 35
Titanium - 22
Mercury - 9