2007-02-06 14:47:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
For metals heat is conducted by free electrons just like current. However insulators can be good thermal conductors. Diamond is is a better thermal conductor than silver, because of its crystal structure. If you what to know more about the mechanisms for insulators look up phonon.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phonon
2007-02-06 17:05:54 · answer #1 · answered by meg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Malable, Good conductor of Electricity,High Density to name a few.
2007-02-06 16:37:13 · answer #2 · answered by James M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_conductivity
A low thermal conductivity rating. Metals, for instance, conduct heat very quickly while wood and other insulators make it difficult for heat to pass.
2007-02-06 14:57:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋