Chemical Engineering - Heat Transfer - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Heat Transfer - Section 2 (Q.No. 35)
35.
With increase in temperature, the thermal conductivity of most liquids
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Soma kundu said:
5 years ago
Thermal conductivity of liquid decreases with increases temperature excepting water.
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Ankit said:
4 years ago
@All.
Thermal conductivity of liquids decreases with increasing temperature as the liquid expands and the molecules move apart. In the case of solids, because of lattice distortions, higher temperatures make it difficult for electrons to flow, hence the thermal conductivity of metals decreases.
Thermal conductivity of liquids decreases with increasing temperature as the liquid expands and the molecules move apart. In the case of solids, because of lattice distortions, higher temperatures make it difficult for electrons to flow, hence the thermal conductivity of metals decreases.
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