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Thermal Diffusivity Calculator
















How This Is Calculated



$$ \alpha = \frac{k}{\rho c} $$ where:

α   =   Thermal Diffusivity   (m²/s)

k =   Thermal Conductivity   (W/mK)

ρ   =   Density   (kg/m³)

c   =   Specific Heat Capacity   (J/kg K)


Assumptions



  • The material properties are constant.
  • There is no internal heat generation.
  • Material is homogeneous.
  • The material is isotropic.


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