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This depends on the density of the shelving. There are Metal Wire Shelving Units that will be considerably lighter than wooden shelving, but there are also heavy duty shelving units that will be considerably lighter. Determine the maximum amount you want to store on the shelves then find a suitable shelving unit to use.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoOver time, plastic holds up better than wood without maintanance. However, wood shelving is stronger, sturdier and generally more stable if it is kept in a dry environment and is properly maintained.
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∙ 7y agoIt depends on which wood and which metal. For example, the wood lignum vitae is approx 2.5 times as dense as the metal lithium.
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∙ 7y agoThe density of most metals is higher than the density of wood.
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What is heavier iron or silica?
Iron is heavier because iron is a metal and metals are heavier but silica is not a metal so silica is lighter than iron.
Which metal is heavier silver or gold?
Gold is heavier,
What does it mean when something is referred to as a heavier element?
A heavy element is an element that based on the amount of metal that is in the element. Some can base the description of a heavier metal on the number of atoms but it is the amount of metal in the element.
What materials conduct electricity the best metal plastic or wood?
metal conducts electricity the best
What are the properties of aluminum saucepans?
wood and stainless metal
Which is heavier a piece of metal or a piece of wood?
It will depend on the size of the two pieces. A log is going to be heavier than a penny. Metal is denser than wood.
Is metal heavier than wood?
it is more dense
Is a wood bat heavier than a metle bat?
Yes, a wooden bat is heavier than a metal (aluminum) bat.
Why are wrought iron plant stands so heavy?
Because they are made from metal - which is heavier then plastic, wood or glass.
Which metal is heavier metal or gold?
Gold is a metal. But when compared to steel yes gold is heavier.
Is cotton is heavier than metal?
Cotton is a very lightweight plant, and fabric. Metal is much heavier than cotton.
Wood boat heavier or fibreglass boat?
Wood boats are way heavier than fibreglass boat because wood boats are highly maneuverable and track well unlike fibreglass boat that has gained in popularity over wood and metal because of the relative simplicity of construction. So it means that the materials being used in contructing a fibreglass boat are lighter materials.
What is heavier ice or wood?
it depends on what wood it is and what ice.
What metal is made of wood's metal?
Wood is wood. It is not metal, it is a living thing.
Which metal is heavier silver or gold?
Gold is heavier,
What is heavier iron or silica?
Iron is heavier because iron is a metal and metals are heavier but silica is not a metal so silica is lighter than iron.
Is wood a metal or non metal?
Wood is a non-metal because it is not a conductor, metal is.
