Why does aluminum foil never get hot to the touch. You can leave it in the oven and touch it directly out of the oven without it feeling hot. Why is this?

Question

Why does aluminum foil never get hot to the touch. You can leave it in the oven and touch it directly out of the oven without it feeling hot. Why is this?

In: Physics

Answer 1

Actually, if you use heavy duty foil, it *does* stay hot to the touch for a good 20 or 30 seconds.