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Is diamonds 3 times harder than metal?
Diamonds are the hardest mineral known. Metal refers to metallic materials, and there are many of them. In order to give a 'yes' or 'no' answer to your question, you must specify which metal. Always, however, diamonds are harder than any metal; the number of times harder, then depends on which metal is being compared to diamond in hardness.
Why do metal things feel colder than a bottle?
Because metal is a better conduct of thermal energy than plastic 😃
Is plastic a better insulator than metal?
No, it is not. Metals conduct heat much better than most plastics. However, if the metal is used as a reflector of radiated heat, it will insulate better than plastic would.
Why does metal feel colder then wood to touch?
Metal is a conductor of heat, so it gets hot from the hot water in it. Plastic is an insulator meaning it does not conduct heat and get hot. So the metal mug gets hot and the plastic mug does not.
Why does a rubbed plastic object stay charged but a rubbed metal object lose its charge?
Plastic is an insulator where as metal is a good conductor
Which is harder diamond or plastic?
Diamond is harder than plastic.
Is diamond harder than a metal?
Yes, harder than any metal.
Which is harder diamond or metal?
Diamond is harder than any metal.
Are metal Nintendo DS cases superior to non-metal ones?
No, metal cases are harder than plastic cases, but both types of cases offer protection for your Nintendo DS.
Are wooden shades typically more expensive to clean than metal or plastic?
Wood, in general, has to be conditioned from time to time to keep it looking it's best. Metal and plastic also need to be cleaned but no extra is needed. In the long run wood will absorb more dirt than metal of plastic, as it is more porous. It may also, unlike metal or plastic, grow mildew. These things can make it harder to clean in the long run, but will not necessarily do so.
Is there anything harder than crystal?
metal
What metal is harder than steel?
Titanium
Does metal corrode faster than plastic?
Good question! YES indeed metal does corrode faster than plastic!
Why is plastic frame better than metal for double glazing?
because the plastic is liter than the metal
Is a wood bat harder than a metal bat?
No
Why Alkaline earth metal are harder than alkali metal?
i thought increase in size.
Why is a metal ruler stronger than a plastic ruler by terms of the kinetic theory?
Because the bond between metal atoms is stronger than plastic.
