We're doing an experiment and it's hard to derive the relationship between a metal's density and its ability to conduct heat... Is there such a relationship or does the metal's ability to conduct heat based solely on atomic structure?
2007-10-16 03:49:17 · 3 answers · asked by grnd_brkr17 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
No, there is no direct relationship between density and conductivity. the conductivity depends on electron's transport which is independent from density
2007-10-16 04:06:11 · answer #1 · answered by maussy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All metals conduct electricity, just some better than other. Although aluminium is not as good a conductor as copper or silver, it still conducts electricity far better than any insulator - I think you should maybe look at a different material for this project, such as heat conducting plastic or similar. There are also some glasses that conduct heat but not electricity.
2016-04-09 04:19:48 · answer #2 · answered by Heather 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was listening to you snore during the class?
2007-10-16 03:57:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋