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The heat transfer characteristics of a solid material are measured by a property called the thermal conductivity (k) measured in Btu/hr-ft-oF. It is a measure of a substance’s ability to transfer heat through a solid by conduction. The thermal conductivity of most liquids and solids varies with temperature. For vapors, it depends upon pressure.
Reference: DOE-HDBK-1012/1-92 JUNE 1992, THERMODYNAMICS, HEAT TRANSFER,
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