thermal conductivity

Noun

Meaning

thermal conductivity (plural thermal conductivities)

(physics) A measure of the ability of a material to conduct heat, often denoted k, λ, or κ.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

conductivity diffusivity transcalency heat conductivity

Examples

Although related to the thermal conductivity of a material used in an insulation product, R and U-values are dependent on the thickness of the product. Source: Internet

Application of heat to a spot in superfluid helium results in a flow of the normal component which takes care of the heat transport at relatively high velocity (up to 20 cm/s) which leads to a very high effective thermal conductivity. Source: Internet

Applications Protection Cryogenics Kevlar is often used in the field of cryogenics for its low thermal conductivity and high strength relative to other materials for suspension purposes. Source: Internet

At higher (viscous flow) and lower (molecular flow) pressures, the thermal conductivity of air or any other gas is essentially independent of pressure. Source: Internet

Atomically, the thermal conductivity of a system is determined by how atoms composing the system interact. Source: Internet

At the atomic level, there are no simple, correct expressions for thermal conductivity. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

thermal compound thermal compression thermal conductance thermal conductor thermal constricting thermal contact