Insulator

Thermal insulators

A perfect thermal insulator is impossible to achieve due to the second law of thermodynamics.

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Among naturally-occurring substances, mica and asbestos have performed well as both thermal and electrical insulators, until the advent of better synthetic (man-made or man-modified) products.

Related Topics:
Mica - Asbestos

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