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No it is an insulator, since it does not conduct current (as long as it is dry).

It would not be my first choice as an insulator since it is flammable, and generates toxic gasses when it is burned.

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Is styroform a conductor?

No, Styrofoam is not a good conductor of electricity. It is made of expanded polystyrene which is a poor conductor due to its insulating properties.


Will a metal cup or a styrofoam cup keep the hot water warm after a short time?

A metal cup would likely keep the hot water warmer for a longer period than a styrofoam cup due to its superior insulating properties. Metal is generally a better conductor of heat, so it is able to retain heat better than styrofoam, which is a poor insulator.


Is polystyrene a solid liquid or gas?

Styrofoam (as with Styrofoam Coolers ) Are A SolidAs foam cooler manufacturers, we at the LoBoy foam cooler company ( http://www.loboy.com ) can assure you that "Styrofoam" (better known these days as Expanded Polystyrene since nobody's running around buying actual styrofoam coolers ) is indeed a solid! When you buy a styrofoam cooler you're actually buying an EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam cooler and, yes, they are 100% recyclable if a recycler has the right equipment.


Is plastic or Styrofoam the poorest conductor of heat?

The answer to this question depends on the magic word NIC. NIC is short for non-intercellular. This means that the tiny cells within the foam do not connect with each other. The foam does not soak up lots of water. You can't blow air through it. A plastic foam which is NIC is a very poor conductor of heat - a good insulator. A plastic foam which is intercellular is not a good conductor, but it is nowhere near as poor as NIC foam. Its best use is as a sponge for soaking up water.


Why is Styrofoam a better insulator than aluminum?

Styrofoam is a better insulator than aluminum because it is less conductive of heat due to its air-filled pockets that slow the transfer of heat. Aluminum is a good conductor of heat, so it allows heat to pass through more easily compared to Styrofoam.

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Is a Styrofoam cooler conductor or insulator?

Styrofoam is an insulator. It has low thermal conductivity, meaning it does not conduct heat well, which helps to keep items inside the cooler cool.


Is styrofoam insulator or conductor?

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Is Styrofoam a good electrical conductor?

No, Styrofoam is not a good electrical conductor because it is an insulator. This means it does not allow electric current to flow easily through it.


Does news paper keep ice from melting?

Layers of newspaper can act as a primitive cooler if you wrap ice in them. The more newspaper, the better, but it won't keep it from melting as long as a styrofoam or plastic cooler would.


Is a styrofoam a good conducter of heat or a bad conductor of heat?

It is a bad conductor of heat, that is why it is used as an insulating material.


Is styroform a conductor?

No, Styrofoam is not a good conductor of electricity. It is made of expanded polystyrene which is a poor conductor due to its insulating properties.


Is a cooler a conductor or a insulator?

Insulator


Is a ice?

Is a cooler a insulator or conductor


Is it best to put sodas in a Styrofoam cooler for cooling?

No, it is not best to put sodas in a Styrofoam cooler for cooling. Styrofoam coolers can leach harmful chemicals into beverages, especially if they are acidic like sodas. It's better to use coolers made of safer materials like plastic or metal.


Will a metal cup or a styrofoam cup keep the hot water warm after a short time?

A metal cup would likely keep the hot water warmer for a longer period than a styrofoam cup due to its superior insulating properties. Metal is generally a better conductor of heat, so it is able to retain heat better than styrofoam, which is a poor insulator.


Is Styrofoam a conductor or an insulator?

Styrofoam is an insulator. It has low thermal conductivity, meaning it helps to reduce the transfer of heat and cold.


Where can Styrofoam cooler boxes be obtained in the Chicago area?

There are a number of retail locations in the Chicago area in which one could find Styrofoam cooler boxes. Wal-Mart and Target are just two examples of companies in Chicago that stock these items.