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Electrical and Thermal Conductivities of Some Metals

 

 

 

Table 1.  Electrical/Thermal Conductivities and Melting Temperatures

Metal

Electrical Conductivity

(mega-siemens/meter)

Thermal Conductivity

W/mK

Electrical Resistivity

(nano-ohm-meter)

Melting Temperature

(deg C)

Silver (Ag)

63

406

16

961

Copper (Cu)

59

385

17

1083

Gold (Au)

43

314

23

1063

Aluminum (Al)

36

205

28

660

Tungsten (W)

18.2

180

55

3410

Brass

16.7 109-159 60 900

Zinc (Zn)

16

112

62

419

Nickel (Ni)

12.8

99

78

1455

Iron (Fe)

9.5

80

105

1539

Platinum (Pt)

9.4

72

106

1773

Tin (Sn)

8.7

64

115

232

Carbon Steel

5.6 36-54 180 1426-1538

Nickel-Silver

3.7 28 272 -

Titanium (Ti)

2.4

22

420

1668

Kovar

2.0 17.3 483 1450

18/8 Stainless Steel

1.11 14-16.3 898 -

Nichrome

0.9 11.3 1105 1400

60-40 Sn-Pb Solder

- - - 183-190

   

See Also:  Various Reference Tables