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    is it copper or aluminum wire

    I have some wire that looks like copper but but if you scratch it with a knife it looks like aluminum so what should I sell it as copper or aluminum wire



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    It's aluminum.
    It's just coated.
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    Cut it. If its silver on the inside, it's aluminum. Usually a good telltale is if it is bright red on the outside instead of a brown color, its aluminum

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    yea its silver on the inside thanks for the replies



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