Is Stainless Steel a conductor or an insulator?

Answer 1

No, you could not describe it as an insulator, though it is less conductive than many other metals like copper, silver, and aluminum. You may be thinking of insulating flasks made of stainless steel. These work because they are double skinned, on the same principle as a thermos flask.

Answer 2

Stainless steel is a conductor, but isn't a very good one. That is why it is used to make utensils, it doesn't heat up quicky, meaning it would take longer for the heat from a hot bowl of soup to reach the end of the spoon, not burning your fingers. Again, it is one of the worst conductors, but it still can conduct energy.

Answer 3

It is, but less so than other metals such as copper, silver, and aluminum

Answer 4

No, it is a physical property.

Answer 5

Yes