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A comparison of the Thermal Conductivity of several common metals (higher values indicates better heat conductivity) is shown below. Silvers is best but cost makes copper a pretty good choice:
Metal: Conductivity
* Steel: 50 * Brass: 109 * Aluminum: 250 * Gold: 310 * Copper: 401 * Silver: 429
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What substances best conduct heat?
metals and air mainly
What are the two things metal can conduct?
All metals conduct electricity.All metals conduct electricity.All metals conduct electricity.All metals conduct electricity.
What types of matter do not conduct heat at all?
Every matter conducts heat but non-metals conduct less heat than metals generally . For exception diamond which is a non metal is one of the best conductors of heat.
Does water conduct heat well?
it does , conduct heat well , just like it conducts electricity , heat can be produced to electricity , too
What are the best conduct of heat?
usually, metals and objects of dark color. best color for this is black
Which meterial not conduct the heat?
Non-metals tend to not conduct heat
Which 3 metals conduct heat the best?
I don't know the answer but someone please answer this question.
What materials conduct heat and which do not?
Insulators do not conduct heat and are therefore non-metals. Metals do conduct heat, and vey well may i add. But, for the record, you're thinking of electricity. Potatoes conduct heat, and they're not metals. Anyone who has held a lump in their hand will tell you that playdough conducts heat, in fact, rather a lot of other materials conduct heat and water also conduct heat
Does germanium conduct heat?
Germanium is a metal that does conduct heat, but does not conduct heat as well as other metals. This makes it a semiconductor.
Do metals conduct heat?
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Which metal does not conduct heat?
None. All metals conduct heat to some degree.
What are the best mediums to conduct electricity?
Most metals are well known to be good conductors of heat. Examples of such metals are aluminum and copper. Objects that do not conduct electricity are known as insulators.
