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Thermal Conductivity
 
The thermal conductivity is slightly affected by temperature variations, but alloying has a large effect on thermal conductivity.
 
Thermal conductivity values are calculated from electrical conductivity values.
 
Public Reference(s): 42
 
Equations (below melting temperature)
 
Alloy
Input (°C)
Thermal Cond. (W / m-K)
AM20
100
101
AE42
100
92
AS21
100
86
AM50
100
74
AZ91
100
55
Pure Mg
100
155
 
Pure Magnesium Data
 
Temperature (°C)
Thermal Cond. (W/m-K)
Reference(s)
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169
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0
157
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20
147 - 168
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20
155
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25
156
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50
149
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100
148
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200
146 - 163
Public Reference(s): 7 29
300
145
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400
130 - 143
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0 - 100
155
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0 - 200
151
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