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NO!!! the properties of metals are that it is a good conducter of heat!!!
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Why are non metals good insulators?
They are used as insulators because they don't conduct heat as well as metals do. Metal will dent and break. Originally they were made of metal and glass with a vacuum between them.
What are three good insulators of heat?
Three good insulators of heat are, maybe plastic, wood and glass! That's all I can think of right now but plastic and wood are very good insulators (etc. used of saucepan handles)
One material that is used as a conductor and one that is used as an insulator?
A good insulator material is rubber and can block heat and electricity from almost anything. Glass is a good insulator too if you are trying to insulate electricity. Plastic is good as well. Most metals are OK conductors. Copper is very good, and Gold is the best, but it is heavy and expensive.
What is an insulator of heat?
Heat insulators are simply materials that don't allow heat to pass through it. Some examples of these materials are woods, glass and ceramic. Ceramics are the most commonly used thermal (heat) insulators. Examples include the tiles that form the heat shield on the Space Shuttle.
Why can't metal be used as a dielectric in a capacitor?
Dielectrics must be electrical insulators. Metals are good conductors. As a result, metal can never be used as a dielectric in a capacitor.
Do non metals contuct heat?
Non metals do not conduct heat. They have high resistance.They are insulators.Non metals do not have a pool of 'free electrons' (as metals do with metallic bonds). Hence they generally are poor conductors of heat. Nonmetals such as Styrofoam are widely used as insulators. Graphite is an exception as it is a good conductor of heat with its free electrons.Most of the non metals does not conductors because the do not have free electrons. But graphite is a good conductor. Most of the non metals are insulators.
What are ceramic insulators used for?
Ceramic and porcelain insulators are used in conjunction with wires that may generate a large amount of heat. Ceramics have a very high heat tolerance, especially higher than plastic and some metals.
Why are non metals good insulators?
They are used as insulators because they don't conduct heat as well as metals do. Metal will dent and break. Originally they were made of metal and glass with a vacuum between them.
Are non metals good conducters of heat?
no they are not. for example they are used as insulators in double glazing and flasks. if they were good conductors this would not work the heat would pass through.
Are metals thermal insulators?
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Why are the containers used to cook foods usually made of metals?
Heat is very important when cooking. Containers used to cook food are usually made of metals because metal is a good conductor of heat.
What are uses of nonmetals?
Non metals are used as insulators (poor conductors)
Heat transfers that involves molecules colliding is called what answer immediately please?
Heat transfer that involves molecules colliding is called conduction. Metals are especially conductive materials. Insulators are used to prevent heat loss through conduction.
What name is used for materials which do not let heat past them?
Insulators
What are some heat insulators?
Some heat insulators are fiberglass, polyurethane foam, and polystyrene. Two other thermal insulators used as insulating materials in building construction are mineral wool and cellular glass.
Uses of metals and non-metals?
Used as insulating material around wire cables since they do not conduct electricity. Used to make pan handles as they are poor conductors of heat. Used to make pan handles as they are poor conductors of heat.
What 3 insulators that can be used in a thermos bottle?
Heat, cold, pollution
