Polymer · Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Conductivity of PLA
The thermal conductivity of PLA is approximately 0.13 W/(m·K). How readily heat flows — drives conduction in thermal analysis.
Thermal Conductivity of PLA
0.13 W/(m·K)
Ranked #50 of 53 materials by thermal conductivity
Compared to nearby materials
| PMMA (Acrylic) | 0.19 W/(m·K) |
| ABS | 0.17 W/(m·K) |
| Oak (Wood) | 0.17 W/(m·K) |
| PLA | 0.13 W/(m·K) |
| Plywood | 0.13 W/(m·K) |
| Rubber (Natural) | 0.13 W/(m·K) |
| Kevlar 49 | 0.04 W/(m·K) |
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