British Journal of Applied Physics · 1966 · 15 citations · 1 references
Natural SciencesMaterials SciencePhysicsHeat TransferMaterials PhysicsMetallic MaterialsElectrical ConductivityHeat ConductionHeat Transfer In SolidsMetalsRadiative Heat TransferThermal Properties Of MaterialsEmissivityEmissivity EstimationRadiative Properties Of MaterialsSurface EmissivityThermal ConductivityThermal Conductivity MeasurementsThermal Conductivity RelationshipsThermal Emissivity
A semi-theoretical equation relating the emissivity in a direction normal to the surface of polished metals, n, and their thermal conductivity k is derived: n = 1·0 × 10-4 T k-1/2 where T is in °K and k in w cm-1 degK-1. Literature data are in agreement with this equation.
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