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Heatsinks are usually made of highly conductive metals which allow for heat rapid heat transfer (usually copper, aluminium or sometimes silver).
The mechanism in which this operates is the same in which electricity is allowed to pass through metal, via the electron swarm distribution and the ability of the electrons to move independently of the nucleus position. (see metallic bonding)
As with heat sinks, the heat is drawn away from the center and up the "fins" or "tails" because of the change in temperatures between the air around the fins and the temperature of the core. The fins and tails provide a greater surface area for the heat transfer to take place making it more efficient than a standard air cooling approach.
add. One specialized application of heatsinks is inside computer chips, where several watts need to be dispersed. Diamond and Moissanite are used here as these materials have the highest thermal conductivities, apart from graphene.
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Is thermal conduction the same as conduction?
Yes, thermal conduction and conduction are often used interchangeably. Thermal conduction specifically refers to the transfer of heat through a material due to a temperature difference.
What word is used to describe the movement of heat through solid objects?
Conduction
Does heat loss happen more vigorously through conduction than radiation?
Depends on the material itself(for conduction) or it's surface and the temperature(for radiation) - at very high temperatures(like a lightbulb filament), radiation is far more significant then conduction, but a heatsink in a normal PC is doing to be far more dependant on conduction then radiation...
What is thermal paste used for?
Thermal paste is used between two objects to get better heat conduction by filling in the microscopic air gaps. It is better than air at conducting heat but metals are much better at it. There are three types of metal paste: Metal based paste, ceramic based paste and silicone based paste.
What test is used for comparing bone and air conduction?
Audiometry is used to compare bone and air conduction. It measures the threshold at which a person can hear pure tones through bone and air conduction. The results help diagnose hearing loss and determine the type of hearing loss present.
Is a thermal conduction a physical property?
Thermal conductivity is a Physical property
What did older CPUs use instead of a cooling fan?
Some used a simple passive heatsink, or used parts of the computer's case itself to dissipate heat. Other required no heatsink at all.
What the heatsink does?
It draws heat away fom the object that is is being used on.
How do you remove heatsink acer 4730z?
Depends on what they used if you remove the CPU heatsink you mite have to remove the CPU with it. If the heatcontact was a glue type then u cant without removeing the proccesor
Which matarial is used for light conduction?
Fiberglass is used for light conduction.
Why do you need a Thermal compound for a heatsink?
Thermal compound rests between the CPU (heatspreader) and the heatsink, and is used to improve heat conductivity in areas where the two metal surfaces aren't completely flush.
What can travel through shiny convention or conduction?
A shiny surface will reflect light and heat, and thus is not a conductor. This property is used in a vacuum flask. If a shiny surface is in intimate contact with a hot object, then thermal conduction will take place.
How do you remove a heatsink on an Apple MacBook Pro?
Try this DIY on removing a CPU/GPU heatsink...
Is silica gel a good heat thermal conductor?
No, silica gel is a gritty sand like material used to absorb water and thus keep humidity down in sensitive devices.Perhaps (considering your misspelling) you were thinking of silicone grease. Yes, silicone grease is a white colored sticky synthetic grease with good thermal conduction properties that is applied between a high wattage component and a heatsink. It is not as good a thermal conductor as metal, but is used primarily to prevent voids between the component and the heatsink which would cause hotspots.If a truly good thermal conductor is needed between a component and the heatsink, silver filled epoxy would be the best material.
What property of matter does a hot spoon that was left in boiling soup illustrate?
CONDUCTION
How can conduction be helpful?
Conduction can cause a spark which can light a light bulb. Conduction can be used to heat up metals.
What are Heatsink pliers are used as a tool for?
They are used when soldering fragile electrical components to isolate the heat to the solder joint and away from the component
