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Foam is a better insulator because of all the air pockets it has.
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∙ 15y agoPaper insulation is an alternative to the mainstream polymer based insulators which uses shredded recycled paper to insulate an object thermally.
In regards to housing insulation it is placed in a cavity wall with some sort of coating or packaging to keep it dry. The spaces between strips of paper are air pockets similar in theory to the air pockets in expanded polystyrene foam which help trap heat energy and the low thermal conductivity of the insulator prevents it from transfering through the insulation and being lost or gained.
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What makes a paper cup a good insulator?
A paper cup is not the best insulator. A better insulated cup is the foam cup. However, it is better insulated than other materials such as a metal canteen, due the the heat capacities of the materials. Putting two paper cups to together acts as a decent insulator due to the air between the two cups. This is due the to air being a poor conductor of heat.
Is foam conductor or insulator?
insulator :)
Air is a better insulator than fiberglass batting?
Fiberglass insulation is better than air, but closed cell foam is better.
What cup will freeze water faster glass or a foam?
I assume you mean the water in the cup. Foam is a better insulator than glass, so it should be the water in the glass cup.
What is a foam cup conductors or insulators?
Insulator
How can you determine if foam is a better insulator than paper?
yes you can test it under a lamp and see the temp. for the foam and paper and if one has the lowest than that's the better insulator!good luck!
Is a good sound insulator?
paper or foam cups
Which is the best insulator stira foam card board aluminum foil or a plastic container?
stira foam is a better insulator because it will keep it warm
What will insulate better a foam or paper?
foam has better heat retention
What makes a paper cup a good insulator?
A paper cup is not the best insulator. A better insulated cup is the foam cup. However, it is better insulated than other materials such as a metal canteen, due the the heat capacities of the materials. Putting two paper cups to together acts as a decent insulator due to the air between the two cups. This is due the to air being a poor conductor of heat.
Is foam conductor or insulator?
insulator :)
Is foam a good insulator or conductor?
insulator
What is a better insulator for magnets paper or plastic?
plastic
Air is a better insulator than fiberglass batting?
Fiberglass insulation is better than air, but closed cell foam is better.
Is dirt a good insulator?
is foam dirt an metal a good insulator
Is cotton a better insulator than aluminium foil and tissue paper?
No, cotton is not a better insulator than aluminum foil and tissue paper. Aluminum foil is a good insulator as it reflects heat, while tissue paper acts as a thermal barrier. Cotton, on the other hand, is not as effective of an insulator because it does not have the same reflective or thermal barrier properties.
Is a plastic cup a better insulator than a paper cup?
Plastic is an insulator. but most of the paper is not insulated, because the paper in general contains water, although the content is very low, but enough to pass current, but there also is a special insulation paper, that is on the special purpose. so in dry conditions, and the cup has no water, a plastic cup is a better insulator than a paper cup.
