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Thermal Conductivity of Silicon

The thermal conductivity of Silicon is approximately 149 W/(m·K). How readily heat flows — drives conduction in thermal analysis.

Thermal Conductivity of Silicon

149 W/(m·K)

Ranked #8 of 53 materials by thermal conductivity

Compared to nearby materials

Gold	318 W/(m·K)
Tungsten	173 W/(m·K)
Aluminum 6061	167 W/(m·K)
Silicon	149 W/(m·K)
Molybdenum	138 W/(m·K)
Aluminum 7075	130 W/(m·K)
Graphite	130 W/(m·K)

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