All properties except the glassy state: Styrofoam is made of polystyrene, a solid with the random structure of a liquid. This is called a glassy state or a glas.
It's the same thing.
Yes, fiberglass resin can melt styrofoam. The chemicals in fiberglass resin can dissolve and degrade the styrofoam, causing it to melt or weaken. It's important to avoid direct contact between fiberglass resin and styrofoam when working on projects.
Glass is primarily made of silica (sand), soda ash, and limestone, along with various additives to give it specific properties. These materials are heated to high temperatures to create a molten liquid that can be shaped and cooled into solid glass.
The R-factor of styrofoam typically ranges from 3.6 to 4.2 per inch of thickness. So, for a piece of styrofoam with a thickness of 2 inches, the R-factor would be between 7.2 and 8.4.
styrofoam is cool
Hot cocoa will stay hotter for longer in a glass compared to a styrofoam cup because glass has better insulating properties than styrofoam. Styrofoam is a poor insulator, allowing heat to escape more quickly.
The difference between auto glass and regular glass is that auto glass has a thin layer of flexible clear plastic placed between two (or more) layers of glass. The film holds the glass in place when it breaks and will lessen the injuries from broken glass.
you can see thought glass and not mirrors
Usually ceramics is not transparent and glass is
It's best to use a styrofoam container with a lid. Styrofoam will not get as hot as glass or plastic.
Use static electricity or gravity. Get a statically charged object (static is always around when you don't want it) to draw the Styrofoam away from the glass. Or put them in a container and shake until the glass settles to the bottom and the Styrofoam winds up on top.
glass you can see through and fibreglass you can not
It's the same thing.
No difference at all. Just the name. Same with "Cocktail Glass" also being known as a "Martini Glass".
Styrofoam would have the lowest thermal conductivity among these materials. It is a good insulator because it is made up of mostly trapped air bubbles that restrict the transfer of heat. Glass, iron, and wood have higher thermal conductivities compared to Styrofoam.
Styrofoam because it has a thick layer and is a good insulator.Paper and plastic are could alternatives but Styrofoam would work better, therefore glass would be the worst one to use because it would only keep it warm for a couple of minutes.
Styrofoam is indeed lightweight compared to other substances from which cups are made such as clay, metal or glass.