Is styrofoam a good insulator?

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Berry Shell at Science.ca states that Styrofoam is a good insulator because it does not conduct heat very well (a low coefficient of heat transfer) and has numerous air bubbles trapped in minuscule cells, which further hamper heat transfer.
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Science.ca: Styrofoam Is a Good Insulator
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