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Old October 20, 2011, 08:30 PM   #13
Vance
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Aluminum is used in heat sinks due to its ability to absorb and dissipate heat quickly.

Brass heats up quicker that steel, but not quite as quick as aluminum. It retains heat better than aluminum, but not as well as steel. It is heavier than aluminum, but lighter than steel.

Steel is heavy, heats up slow, but retains it the longest. It will also have the longest life if maintained properly
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