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
Zinc (Zn)
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
Nickel-Silver
Titanium (Ti)
2.4
22
420
1668
Kovar
18/8 Stainless Steel
Nichrome
60-40 Sn-Pb Solder
See Also: Various Reference Tables