Experimental Values
Thermal conductivity is important in material science, research, electronics, building insulation and related fields, especially where high operating temperatures are achieved. However, materials used in such trades are rarely subjected to chemical purity standards. Several materials are shown in the list of thermal conductivities. These should be considered approximate due to the uncertainties related to material definitions.
Cooling solutions for electronics or turbines usually use high thermal conductivity materials such as copper, aluminium, and silver to cool down specific components. On the other hand, applications in construction or furnaces use low thermal conductive materials such as polystyrene and alumina for insulation purposes.
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