It measures the rate of transfer of heat of a material from the hot side to the cold side.
Thermal diffusivity of marble.
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This value describes how quickly a material reacts to a change in temperature.
These will be discussed later in this chapter.
In heat transfer analysis thermal diffusivity is the thermal conductivity divided by density and specific heat capacity at constant pressure.
Thermal diffusivity is usually denoted α but a κ k and d are also used.
Definition of thermal diffusivity.
Conduction convection and radiation.
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It has the si derived unit of m s thermal diffusivity is usually denoted α but a h κ k and d are also used.
Heat loss or gain can occur in three modes.
It measures the rate of transfer of heat of a material from the hot end to the cold end.
All modes in heat transfer are from high temperature to a lower temperature and require an existence of a temperature difference.
Thermal diffusivity a with the unit mm 2 s is a material specific property for characterizing unsteady heat conduction.
Thermal diffusivity and thermal expansion.
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It has the si unit of m s.
Thermal diffusivity of air dried barre granite westerly granite salem limestone and holston marble as a function of temperature.