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Most of the cool properties of these aerogel-like materials is that they are 90%+ air. Silica also has a relatively low specific heat. So, even though the mater
by dahfizz 7y ago
Most of the cool properties of these aerogel-like materials is that they are 90%+ air. Silica also has a relatively low specific heat. So, even though the material is very hot, there is not that much heat energy. There is more heat in a cup of coffee.
- derekp7 7y agoI guess this is similar to pulling out a sheet of aluminum foil from a hot oven. It is weird that you can grab it with your bare hands.