Thermal Conductivity Testers for Material Measurement

A thermal conductivity tester measures the thermal conductivity of materials. It is used with conductive metals, insulating ceramics and plastics, and other materials to assess insulation and heat-dissipation performance.

The tester can be used with solids, liquids, and gases. Different methods and probes can accommodate specimens of different thicknesses and shapes, including materials used in industrial, nanomaterial, and composite-material research.

A typical operation consists of placing the specimen in the test position, setting the test parameters, and starting the measurement. Automated heating, data acquisition, and calculation can produce results; some instruments provide a human–machine interface for viewing, storing, and analyzing data.