[lepton]

But gold plated tungsten would have the conductivity of gold as long as it has sufficient thickness.

[babygene]

“But gold plated tungsten would have the conductivity of gold as long as it has sufficient thickness.”

This is not true...

[The Antiyuppie]

“But gold plated tungsten would have the conductivity of gold as long as it has sufficient thickness”

Interesting point, but with a sensitive enough gauge and enough current it should be possible to tell the difference - but that gauge might be very, very expensive and finnicky.

[SgtHooper]

Thus, dimensional measurements are critical as compared to a “standard” bar or piece.