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ElementElectrical Conductivity relative to Silver
Silver100.0
Copper94.6
Gold71.7
Aluminum59.8

All are better than pot metal. Note that Copper is more conductive than Gold. Gold plating is primarily used to prevent the oxidation of the connector metal. And the thickness of the Gold is so thin, it doesn't contribute significantly to the resistance of the connector.

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