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That's a mylar foil, and it's very good for insulating spacecraft parts. It's very light, not intrusive, and doesn't break down for a long time.
The gold is very efficient at reflecting away solar radiation, and so keeps the electronics inside from overheating.
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Why is gold foil used in satellites?
It is very malleable, doesn't corrode, and has certain desirable reflective qualities.
What metal is found on satellites that reflects heat from the sun?
Gold foil is normally used to reflect solar heat in satellites because it has the highest reflectivity in the infrared spectrum (and, as NASA used to say, solid Gold was too expensive!)
Which sport uses foil?
Fencing uses a foil (sword).
What materials are needed for rutherfords gold foil experiment?
gold foil.
Who used the gold foil experiment?
Ernest Rutherford used the gold foil experiment in 1908 .
What did the rutherford's gold foil experiment show?
The alpha particules went straight threw the gold foil
What wa Rutherford's gold foil experiment?
The gold foil experiment supplanted the plum pudding theory. The gold foil experiment led to the discovery that most of the atoms mass is located in the dense nucleus.
What are three uses for satellites?
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Where can one purchase gold foil online?
There are many places where one could purchase gold aluminum foil online. One could purchase gold foil from online shopping websites such as Amazon or eBay.
What is the difference between aluminum foil and gold foil?
Gold foil is a very thin sheet of gold used for art and craft projects. It is so thin that it breaks if you handle it too roughly. Aluminum foil is made to seal or cover items and is thick and bendable.
Would particles pass straight through gold foil?
never heard of Rutherford famous gold foil experiment?
What is block foil printing?
Block foil printing is producing gold (silver) foil printing on a piece of wood.
