The Mechanical
Engineering Handbook




Thermal Properties of Rubbers

Material Thermal Conductivity (W/mK) Specific Heat Capacity (J/kgK) Melting Point (°C)
Butyl Rubber 0.16 1600 190
EPDM Rubber 0.15 2000 180
Natural Rubber 0.13 1700 180
Neoprene 0.15 1500 260
Nitrile Rubber 0.19 1500 220
Polyurethane Rubber 0.24 1700 170
Silicone Rubber 0.2 1500 300
Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) 0.15 1300 100-150