Why is bronze such a poor conductor of heat and electricity compared to other metals?

Question

Iron, copper, and silver conduct both far greater than bronze. So why is it so bad at both compared to other metals?

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Answer 1

Bronze is made by mixing Copper with other things such as tin.

The property of Copper on it’s own is a good conductor of heat and electricity as you mentioned.

Now imagine changing it’s property in order to create something known as Bronze (which is an alloy).

This change in Copper’s structure will lose it’s ability in conducting heat and electricity comparatively.

Thus making Bronze a poor conductor at both compared to other metals.