metals and frost
metals and frost
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Why does frost form on metals easier than other materials like plastic. Is there a stronger chemical bond between the metal and water? Does the specific heat have an effect?
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RE: metals and frost
RE: metals and frost
I suppose you are talking about your car sitting out at night?
While the metal holds more heat it also takes more heat to warm it. In addition it will change temperature more quickly because of its higher thermal conductivity.
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RE: metals and frost
RE: metals and frost
RE: metals and frost
(actually I've noticed scratches in my paint and such do get frost first, and more extensively.)
RE: metals and frost
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RE: metals and frost
Thanks for the responses
RE: metals and frost
RE: metals and frost
Another method is to dry the air before contacting the surface (humidity control). A slight variation is to blow dry air over the surface to keep moist air off and/or to reduce the humidity of the wet air. Eg. humidistat recommendation for lower humidity in lower temperatures.
Separation of the protected surface from the outside air is another method. Eg. double/triple pane windows in homes.