Technician A says that series 3000 series aluminum alloy is nearly 100% pure and used for electrical wire. Technician B says that heat should be used only when straightening heat treatable aluminum alloys. Who is correct?

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The 3000 series aluminum alloy is not nearly 100% pure; it actually contains manganese and is known for its moderate strength and great formability, not primarily for electrical wire. Heat should be used cautiously with aluminum alloys, and the statement about using heat only for straightening heat-treatable alloys is overly simplistic and not entirely accurate.

Technician a Says That Series 3000 Series Aluminum Alloy Is