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For practical purposes, air is an excellent thermal insulator. So any material with lots of entrained air (and through which the air cannot freely pass) will be a good thermal insulator.
The remaining conduction path through the material is along the filmy walls of the bubbles, and this path will be long and of small cross-section.
A vacuum is of course a better thermal insulator, but there are practical difficulties in making a foam of vacuum bubbles.
And there are some materials (some CFC gases) which are better thermal insulators than air, but once again there are difficulties in keeping these gases entrained in the foam bubbles.
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Is plastic a heat insulator?
no
Is plastic an insulator of heat?
yes it is.
Is plastic a insulator of heat?
Yes
Why is plastic an insulator?
Plastic is an insulator because its molecular structure does not allow electrons to flow freely. This limitation prevents the transfer of heat or electricity, making plastic a good insulating material.
Is a toothpick a conductor or a insulator?
If the toothpick is made of wood or plastic, it would act as an insulator.
Is styrofoam a better insulator of heat than plastic?
Styrofoam is a better insulator of heat than plastic. The plastic allows the heat in and out and the cold in and out. The Styrofoam helps keep the heat in.
Is a plastic spatula a thermal conductor or a thermal insulator?
A plastic spatula is a thermal insulator, meaning it does not easily conduct heat. This is because plastic is a poor conductor of heat compared to materials like metal.
Is a spoon a insulator?
Yes, a spoon is typically made of metal, which is a conductor of electricity and heat. However, in terms of electricity, a spoon can act as an insulator if it is coated with a non-conductive material like plastic.
Is plastic a good insulator of heat?
Plastic is a poor conductor of heat, which means it can insulate against heat transfer to some extent. However, the effectiveness of plastic as an insulator can vary based on the type of plastic and its thickness.
Is a bowl a insulator or a conductor?
A plastic bowl is an insulator.
Why are the plug sockets covers made of plastic?
Because plastic is a good insulator from heat & electricity.
Is a plastic bag a conductor?
No, because plastic is an insulator making it a very bad conductor of heat.
