1 - Materials and their applications - Thermal properties Flashcards
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Thermal conductor
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Allows the transfer of heat energy through the material. A material with a high thermal conductivity allows the transfer of heat to occur quickly across the material
2
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Thermal insulator
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Prevents the transfer of heat through the material
3
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Thermal expansion
A
The increase in material volume in response to a heat input
