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It's chemical structure is altered by the microwave and it becomes smoke, it doesn't actually melt in the microwave, it burns.
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Could testing your thermostat by putting it into a styrofoam cup in the microwave and not opening be an accurate testing?
No, you need to do it on a stove with a thermometer to see if and when it opened. It is easier just to replace it. It is suprising that you didn't break the microwave by putting metal in it.
Is it a good idea to microwave a bakougon?
LOL If you want a melted one. You should do that on like a plate or something with something non stick so that it won't melt and stick onto the microwave. Have fun doing that! and tell me the results.I'm Nguyen P Le
Is styrofoam insulator or conductor?
Styrofoam is an insulator.
How well does styrofoam conduct heat?
Yes, styrofoam is full of air cells and air is a good thermal insulator. Styrofoam has poor solvent resistance, and poor hot performance.
Does styrofoam break down?
Styrofoam plates do not decompose, This makes them unsafe for the environment. Paper or plastic plates should be used since they can be recycled.
Is it safe to eat food off of melted Styrofoam when pregnant?
I don't think it's ever healthy to eat off melted styrofoam...
Can you microwave styrofoam Dunkin Donuts coffee cups?
probably not :/
How did Percy Spencer get the idea for the microwave?
the candy bar had melted in is pocket
Can styrofoam melted by acetone harden like plastic?
Yes, it can, just don't add too much acetone.
Why did Percy Spencer create the microwave oven?
a candy bar melted in his pocket
Can heating food in a styrofoam container using the microwave increase your chances of cancer?
DO NOT USE STYROFOAM IN MICROWAVE !!!!!!!! Dangers include melting of styrofoam and leeching of toxic chemicals into food. Use glass dishes, stoneware or paper plates. Use only plastic containers labeled microwave safe. Additional information: Harvard Medical School has an online publication called Health Beat. There is a concise and informative article on this subject there: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/HEALTHbeat_081606.htm
Are Hefty Styrofoam Take out Boxes safe to microwave?
Typically, no matter how thick the Styrofoam is, it will melt at some point. Also, Styrofoam has been proven to contain chemicals that can leach into the food, even when stored, but especially when heated that can have a negative effect on health as well as reproduction.
After walking by a radar tube his chocalate bar melted in is pocket what inventon did this lead to?
Microwave.
What is the best way to measure one cup of melted marshmallows?
Microwave them in a measuring cup.Pour off excess.
Could testing your thermostat by putting it into a styrofoam cup in the microwave and not opening be an accurate testing?
No, you need to do it on a stove with a thermometer to see if and when it opened. It is easier just to replace it. It is suprising that you didn't break the microwave by putting metal in it.
Is melted styrofoam bad for the environment?
Styrofoam cant be recycled. Styrofoam can also cause diseases, one example is cancer. It also never degrades it will actually last longer than Lady Liberty! :(Styrofoam cant be recycled. Styrofoam can also cause diseases, one example is cancer. It also never degrades it will actually last longer than Lady Liberty! :(
What kind of candy melted in Percy Spencer's pocket?
A peanut cluster candy bar melted in Percy Spencer's pocket, leading to the accidental discovery of microwave heating by Percy Spencer.
