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Yes, they are insulators, so they reduce heat transfer.
by starpilot 7y ago
Yes, they are insulators, so they reduce heat transfer.
- refurb 7y agoPlus the have a very low heat capacity. So although they might be 2200F, they hold very little heat. Similar to being in a sauna. A human can stand inside a 150F sauna without getting burned (the air doesn't hold much heat and slowly transfers it to your body). But if had 150F water against your skin, you'd be burned quite quickly.