Thermal Properties

Thermal properties describe how materials respond to changes in temperature, including their ability to conduct, store, or resist heat. These properties are essential in industries such as construction, electronics, and manufacturing, where heat management directly impacts performance, safety, and efficiency.

On this page, explore the key thermal properties of materials, their measurement techniques, and their applications in optimizing industrial processes and product design.

Featured Thermal Properties Articles

Powder Consolidation Techniques in Additive Manufacturing
Powder consolidation techniques are a cornerstone of additive manufacturing (AM), ensuring that loose powder transforms into dense, high-performance components. While often overlooked, this step is where material properties, part integrity, and process reliability come together, making it critical for industries like aerospace, healthcare, and energy. This week, we dive deep into the nuances of [...]
Processing Techniques Involving Liquids and Gases – Drying (Part 4)
In this series, we have thoroughly explored key processing techniques involving liquids and gases, delving deep into the intricacies of crystallization, granulation, and atomization. These articles have offered valuable insights into their underlying principles, diverse applications, and recent advancements. Now, as we bring this series to a close, we shift our focus [...]
Nanoparticles: How Size Affects Material Properties
In this weekly insight, we will dive into nanoparticle handling and safety challenges. Nanoparticles, typically defined as particles with at least one dimension below 100 nanometers, have garnered significant attention due to their unique physical, chemical, and mechanical properties. These properties, distinct from their bulk counterparts, arise primarily from two key factors: increased surface [...]
Powder Metallurgy: Advantages and Emerging Trends
In this article, we will discuss Emerging Trends in Powder Metallurgy as well as the advantages made. Powder metallurgy (PM) is an innovative process that turns metal powders into finished products, offering a combination of efficiency, precision, and sustainability. It’s gaining traction across industries like automotive, aerospace, and healthcare for good reason. This week, [...]
Perovskite Solar Cells: Unlocking Their Potential in Photovoltaics
In this article, we'll look at the fascinating object of Perovskite Solar Cells. Perovskite minerals were discovered in the early 19th century in the Ural Mountains of Russia. Gustav Rose, a mineralogist, first identified them. He named the mineral after Lev Perovski, a prominent Russian mineralogist who contributed significantly to its study. Perovskite [...]