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Yes, asbestos is an excellent heat insulator. That was one major reason it was widely used in ships and in heating plants.
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What is the difference between a good insulator and a bad one?
A good insulator is good at stopping heat escaping, whereas a bad insulator is not very good at trapping heat and lets it out.
What material is the worst conductor of heat?
the worst conductors of heat are wood, plastic, rubber, and cloth.
Is air a good insulator?
Yes, air is a good insulator.Yes, air is a good insulator of both heat and electricity
Is steel conductor or insulator?
insulator
Is wool a good conductor or is a good insulator?
wool holds lot of air.air being bad conductor of heat make the wool a good conductor of heat.
Is asbestos a good conductor of electricity?
Yes, asbestos has been used as an electrical insulator in cables, fuse boxes, fuses etc.
Why the asbestos are used in uniform of firemen?
Because it is incombustible and a good insulator, protecting the fireman from heat.
Is sponge a good heat insulator?
it is good heat insulator, as it has air in it. as air is a good insulator of heat, the sponge, which has lots of pockets of air also becomes a good insulator
What is a good insulator and why?
a good insulator of heat keeps the heat in, so you stay warm
Why is insulation a good insulator?
a good insulator of heat keeps the heat in, so you stay warm
What does the term 'insulator' means?
insulator is a object that is not a good conductorSo it keeps the heat in.
Is a sponge a good insulation?
it is good heat insulator, as it has air in it. as air is a good insulator of heat, the sponge, which has lots of pockets of air also becomes a good insulator
What is the difference between a good insulator and a bad one?
A good insulator is good at stopping heat escaping, whereas a bad insulator is not very good at trapping heat and lets it out.
Why was asbestos used as roofs for houses?
Asbestos is a good insulator Asbestos-cement sheets 0.166 W/m.K and that of steel is 43 W/m.K Asbestos cement stands up well to weathering.
What material is the worst conductor of heat?
the worst conductors of heat are wood, plastic, rubber, and cloth.
What chemical or physical properties make asbestos a good insulator?
Asbestos was generally used on steel I-beams in buildings to insulate from fire and electrical damage.
Is a foam cup A good conductor of heat?
It is a good insulator of heat :)
