LFA for Metals, Ceramics & More: Thermal Properties in Demanding Materials

Metals, ceramics and other high-performance materials often require reliable thermophysical data over broad temperature ranges. LFA is especially well suited for these applications because it provides fast and precise information on Thermal DiffusivityThermal diffusivity (a with the unit mm2/s) is a material-specific property for characterizing unsteady heat conduction. This value describes how quickly a material reacts to a change in temperature.thermal diffusivity and Thermal ConductivityThermal conductivity (λ with the unit W/(m•K)) describes the transport of energy – in the form of heat – through a body of mass as the result of a temperature gradient (see fig. 1). According to the second law of thermodynamics, heat always flows in the direction of the lower temperature.thermal conductivity.

In this application-focused webinar, Beau Billlet shows how LFA supports the characterization of materials used in demanding technical environments. Participants will learn how thermal transport properties help evaluate material performance, compare material grades and support development decisions in areas such as high-temperature applications, engineering materials and advanced components.

You will learn:

• How LFA is used for metals and ceramics
• Why Thermal DiffusivityThermal diffusivity (a with the unit mm2/s) is a material-specific property for characterizing unsteady heat conduction. This value describes how quickly a material reacts to a change in temperature.thermal diffusivity is critical for technical materials
• what makes LFA suitable for high-performance applications
• How measurement data supports material comparison and selection
• Which practical aspects matter for reliable results