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For the same reason that it's a better conductor of heat: metals have a fairly large number of electrons that are free to move around.
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∙ 10y agono any type of metal is the best heat conducter
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Why is steel a bad conductor of heat?
Steel is a good conductor of heat. Try opening a paper clip and holding one end over a candle flame. You'll feel the opposite end get hot pretty quickly.
Is copper or aluminum a better heat conductor?
copper is better
Why it is difficult to hold a stainless steel containing hot milk?
As the steel is a good conductor of heat, it transport heat easily. The hot milk is hot so the heat in the milk allows the steel to transport it to our hand. We will feel the heat and you will find it difficult to hold a stainless steel containing hot milk( I cannot confirm this answer will be right .Is it what you want? If you want to use it somewhere else rearrange it in your own words)
Why is steel better than bronze?
Because of carburization, quenching(heat treatment of steel) and tempering of quenched steel.
Is Polyethylene a good conductor of heat?
It is a medium to poor conductor of heat
What material is the better conductor of heat cold stainless steel ceramic or plastic?
The better conductor is stainless steel.
Why does a saucepan with a copper bottom work better than a saucepan made of steel?
Copper is a better conductor of heat than steel.
Is a steel a thermal conductor?
Yes. As with most metals, steel is a good conductor of heat.
Is steel the best conductor of heat?
No.
Which is a better conductor wood or polystyrene?
Polystyrene is a better insulator. It is often used as insulation on houses.
Is steel conductor or insulator?
insulator
Is clay a good conductor of heat?
yes , it is
Is steel and iron a conductor of heat?
yes
Is steel a good conductor of heat?
yes
Is rubber the best conductor of heat?
which of these is the best conductor of heat? rubber , stainless steel , plastic , cloth
Is steel a good conductor of heat and electricity?
Yes. Steel has mobile electrons to conduct electricity and heat.
Is gauge steel a good conductor of heat?
yes
