How Do I Find Coppers Thermal Conductivity Value?
The thermal conductivity value of a given material is a statement of its ability to conduct heat energy. Thermal conductivity is not a constant; it varies depending on the temperature and volume of the material. It is generally noted in the SI units (the international scientific standard units, based on the metric system) of Watts per Kelvin per meter. Determine the heat flux, q, of the copper by measuring the temperature at one end and comparing it to the temperature at the other end, using the heat flux sensor. To use the sensor, place the probe on the copper and record the results; then move it to another point and repeat. The difference in temperature over the area is the heat flux, measured in Watts per square meter (Wm^-2). Calculate the temperature gradient along one axis of the copper by solving the standard differential dT/dx. Here, dT is the change in temperature, while dx is the change in position along the axis. For details on how to solve differential equations, see the Re
