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fuzzygondola t1_j0l54f0 wrote

Reply to comment by StandardSudden1283 in How does high humidity affect perceived temperature in hot and cold environments? by MindTheReddit

Thermal conductivity and specific heat capacity don't go hand in hand. But heat capacitance depends on the material and its mass. Aerogel is extremely light and that why it doesn't burn you even when it's red hot.

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Lame4Fame t1_j0lge9x wrote

Similar to how you can stick your hand into an oven that is at 200+ celsius and not get heavy burns.

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