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  2. List of thermal conductivities - Wikipedia

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    In heat transfer, the thermal conductivity of a substance, k, is an intensive property that indicates its ability to conduct heat. For most materials, the amount of heat conducted varies (usually non-linearly) with temperature. [1] Thermal conductivity is often measured with laser flash analysis. Alternative measurements are also established.

  3. Heat transfer coefficient - Wikipedia

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    = the thermal conductivity of the material (W/(m·K)) This represents the heat transfer by conduction in the pipe. The thermal conductivity is a characteristic of the particular material. Values of thermal conductivities for various materials are listed in the list of thermal conductivities.

  4. Fahrenheit 451 - Wikipedia

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    On inquiring about the temperature at which paper would catch fire, Bradbury had been told that 451 °F (233 °C) was the autoignition temperature of paper. [ 30 ] [ 31 ] In various studies, scientists have placed the autoignition temperature at a range of temperatures between 424 and 475 °F (218 and 246 °C), depending on the type of paper.

  5. Thermal conduction - Wikipedia

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    Thermal conductivity, frequently represented by k, is a property that relates the rate of heat loss per unit area of a material to its rate of change of temperature. Essentially, it is a value that accounts for any property of the material that could change the way it conducts heat. [ 1 ]

  6. Thermal conductivity and resistivity - Wikipedia

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    The thermal conductivity of a material is a measure of its ability to conduct heat.It is commonly denoted by , , or and is measured in W·m −1 ·K −1.. Heat transfer occurs at a lower rate in materials of low thermal conductivity than in materials of high thermal conductivity.

  7. Ethanol (data page) - Wikipedia

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    Thermal conductivity [2] 0.1660 W m −1 K −1 ... Ethanol vapor pressure vs. temperature. ... Toggle the table of contents.

  8. Heat-transfer fluid - Wikipedia

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    Regarding the selection of a low-cost or cost-effective thermal oil, it is important to consider not only the acquisition or purchase cost, but also the operating and replacement costs. [5] An oil that is initially more expensive may prove to be more cost-effective in the long run if it offers higher thermal stability, thereby reducing the ...

  9. Heat capacities of the elements (data page) - Wikipedia

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    All values refer to 25 °C and to the thermodynamically stable standard state at that temperature unless noted. Values from CRC refer to "100 kPa (1 bar or 0.987 standard atmospheres)". Lange indirectly defines the values to be standard atmosphere of "1 atm (101325 Pa)", although citing the same NBS and JANAF sources among others.