Convection generally does not occur in solids because solids have a rigid structure and their particles are tightly packed together. Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of a fluid, such as a liquid or gas. In solids, the particles are fixed in place and cannot move freely, so they cannot transfer heat through convection.

Solids can transfer heat through conduction and radiation. Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between two objects. Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.