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To contain things. The Styrofoam is an insulator so it will also tend to maintain the temperature of the thing it contains for a time.
Thus if the thing contained in a hot liquid, one would be able to hold the container comfortably.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoStyrofoam is a good heat insulator so it keeps food warm. It also provides some physical protection.
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What about styrofoam?
styrofoam is cool
Where can you find styrofoam in a can?
You can find styrofoam koozie on this link:-- http://www3.shopping.com/-styrofoam+koozies
Is styrofoam an acid or a base?
Styrofoam hasn't pH.
What happens when you pour acetone on styrofoam?
the styrofoam dissolves
Radium is stored in lead containers because?
Radium is radioactive and lead is a good radiation shield.
After they make styrofoam what do they ship it in?
Containers or Boxes.
What is the plural form of Styrofoam?
Styrofoam is a mass noun, it is already plural. It is most often encountered as an adjective - i.e. a Styrofoam mug, a Styrofoam container ... and these do not have a plural just as there is no plural for "big" in 10 big mugs or 20 big containers, we just say 10 Styrofoam mugs, 20 Styrofoam containers.
How do you stop the use of styrofoam in schools?
You can replace styrofoam with something more recyclable like paper containers
Children should not be served drinks in containers made of?
styrofoam
What function does styrofoam perform in a?
Impossible to match styrofoam in 'a'
What function does styrofoam perform in a hydrogen bomb?
Styrofoam absorbs gamma rays and is compressed. Because the styrofoam surrounds the reactants, they is compressed to the density needed to sustain fusion.
What is the function of bags?
Bags are basically containers.
What the function of bag?
Bags are basically containers.
Are foam food containers microwaveable?
Styrofoam is non-biodegradable and heating it will only cause a chemical reaction to the food/drink in it. And according to prior knowledge, Styrofoam easily liquefies when exposed to extreme heats. This can be potentially dangerous.
Why have a number of stores and restaurants changed from using Styrofoam to using cardboard containers?
cardboard takes less time to break down in a landfill
How many 40 feet containers to fill 12500 MT?
The answer depends on the density of the material being loaded. 12500 MT of steel bits will require fewer containers than 12500 MT of polysterene (styrofoam) beads.
Why a styrofoam box is used to keep ice chips?
i also want the answer to it but i have this rough idea as you know Styrofoam is a good insulter do u know why food is kept in a Styrofoam container its because it will the food warm for a longer time if it is kept in other types of containers. So i think it will be the same for ice chips it will keep the ice chips for a longer time i hope this helps
