Quick Answer: The Thermal Conductivity Apparatus demonstrates and measures how well different materials conduct heat, by following the heat flow through a material sample. It lets students compare good conductors such as metals with poor ones such as wood, plastic or rubber.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Heating unit with a test specimen holder
Insulated chamber around the sample
Compares conductive and insulating materials
Manual laboratory experiment on heat conduction
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Working principle
Measurement of heat flow through a material sample
Experiment type
Heat transfer by conduction
Material compatibility
Suitable for comparing conductive and insulating materials
Operation mode
Manual laboratory experiment
About This Product
Conduction experiments with this apparatus turn heat flow into readings students can compare, and introduce temperature difference, steady-state heat transfer and Fourier’s law of heat conduction. It suits school and college physics practicals and engineering heat-transfer labs. Laboratories and colleges in Gabon, Belize, Guinea-Bissau, Timor-Leste and Central African Republic can buy the Thermal conductivity apparatus through an export order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the apparatus show about metals and insulators?
Metals conduct heat quickly, while materials such as wood, plastic or rubber are poor conductors; the apparatus lets students compare the two.
