Why is glass vessel in vacuum flask is silvered?

2006-11-26 13:12:44 · 2 answers · asked by antonie c 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Silver is one of the most reflective elements. It will reflect the heat back into the vessel instead of allowing it to escape.

2006-11-26 13:18:56 · answer #1 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

It retains the heat for a longer period of time.

2006-11-26 22:01:46 · answer #2 · answered by tiger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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