Dissemination of IT for the Promotion of Materials Science (DoITPoMS)

DoITPoMS Teaching & Learning Packages Introduction to thermal and electrical conductivity

Introduction to thermal and electrical conductivity

This teaching and learning package (TLP) provides an introductory guide to both electrical and thermal conduction. It includes a few of the basic mechanisms of conduction, some useful formulae, and some common applications of electrical and thermal conductors and insulators.

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Images adapted from "Hot metalwork" by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos, and "Copper cable" by Giovanni Dall'Orto

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