Plastic, rubber, wood, and ceramics are good insulators. These are often used to make kitchen utensils, such as saucepan handles, to stop heat from flowing up to burn the cook's hand. Plastic coating is also used to cover most electrical wires in appliances. Air is also a good insulator of heat.
What are the 5 best insulators?
Here is a list of the 5 most commonly used insulation materials and what they can do for you.
- Mineral Wool. Mineral wool covers quite a few types of insulation. ...
- Fibreglass. Fibreglass is an extremely popular insulation material. ...
- Polystyrene. ...
- Cellulose. ...
- Polyurethane Foam.
What are examples of good insulators?
Examples of insulators include plastics, Styrofoam, paper, rubber, glass and dry air.
