Is molten iron a good conductor of electricity?

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Is iron electric conductor also when it's molten?
 
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jostpuur said:
Is iron electric conductor also when it's molten?

I think so but I suspect(more of a guess) that there is a non smooth change of resistivity when there is a change of state.Mercury is a liquid at room temperature and is a good conductor.
 

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