Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
An insulated container is designed to reduce heat transfer due to thermal radiation, air convection, and conduction. It helps maintain the temperature of its contents for longer periods.
Related terms
Thermal Conduction: The transfer of energy from one place to another due to particle collisions within a material without any movement of materials as a whole.
Convection Currents: These are movements within fluids (liquids or gases) that transport heat from one place to another through mass motion.
Radiation Heat Transfer: This refers to energy transferred in the form of electromagnetic waves, mainly infrared radiation.