ASTM D6744-06
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Determination of the Thermal Conductivity of Anode Carbons by the Guarded Heat Flow Meter Technique
Standard Test Method for Determination of the Thermal Conductivity of Anode Carbons by the Guarded Heat Flow Meter Technique
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is designed to measure and compare thermal properties of materials under controlled conditions and their ability to maintain required thermal conductance levels.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a steady-state technique for the determination of the thermal conductivity of carbon materials in thicknesses of less than 25 mm. The test method is useful for homogeneous materials having a thermal conductivity in the approximate range 1 30 W/(mK), (thermal resistance in the range from 10 to 400 104 m2 K/W) over the approximate temperature range from 150 to 600 K. It can be used outside these ranges with reduced accuracy for thicker specimens and for thermal conductivity values up to 60 W/(mK).
Note 1—It is not recommended to test graphite cathode materials using this test method. Graphites usually have a very low thermal resistance, and the interfaces between the sample to be tested and the instrument become more significant than the sample itself.
1.2 This test method is similar in concept to Test Methods E 1530 and C 518. Significant attention has been paid to ensure that the thermal resistance of contacting surfaces is minimized and reproducible.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are regarded as standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation:D6744–06
Standard Test Method for
Determination of the Thermal Conductivity of Anode
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Carbons by the Guarded Heat Flow Meter Technique
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6744; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope E1530 Test Method for Evaluating the Resistance to Ther-
mal Transmission of Materials by the Guarded Heat Flow
1.1 This test method covers a steady-state technique for the
Meter Technique
determination of the thermal conductivity of carbon materials
inthicknessesoflessthan25mm.Thetestmethodisusefulfor
3. Terminology
homogeneous materials having a thermal conductivity in the
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
approximate range 1< l < 30 W/(m·K), (thermal resistance in
−4 2 3.1.1 average temperature—the average temperature of a
the range from 10 to 400 3 10 m ·K/W) over the approxi-
surface is the area-weighted mean temperature of that surface.
mate temperature range from 150 to 600 K. It can be used
3.1.2 heat flux transducer (HFT)—adevicethatproducesan
outside these ranges with reduced accuracy for thicker speci-
electrical output that is a function of the heat flux, in a
mens and for thermal conductivity values up to 60 W/(m·K).
predefined and reproducible manner.
NOTE 1—Itisnotrecommendedtotestgraphitecathodematerialsusing
3.1.3 thermal conductance (C)—the time rate of heat flux
thistestmethod.Graphitesusuallyhaveaverylowthermalresistance,and
through a unit area of a body induced by unit temperature
the interfaces between the sample to be tested and the instrument become
difference between the body surfaces.
more significant than the sample itself.
3.1.4 thermal conductivity (l), of a solid material—thetime
1.2 This test method is similar in concept to Test Methods
rate of heat flow, under steady conditions, through unit area,
E1530 and C518. Significant attention has been paid to ensure
per unit temperature gradient in the direction perpendicular to
that the thermal resistance of contacting surfaces is minimized
the area.
and reproducible.
3.1.5 thermal resistance (R)—the reciprocal of thermal
1.3 The values stated in SI units are regarded as standard.
conductance.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2 Symbols:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
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priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- l = thermal conductivity, W/(m·K), Btu·in/(h·ft ·°F)
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C = thermal conductance, W/(m ·K), Btu/(h·ft ·°F)
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2 2
R = thermal resistance, m ·K/W, h·ft ·°F/Btu
2. Referenced Documents
Dx = specimen thickness, mm, in
2 2
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A = specimen cross sectional area, m,ft
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Q = heat flow, W, Btu/h
C518 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission
f = heat flux transducer output, mV
Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
N = heat flux transducer calibration constant,
2 2
W/(m ·mV), Btu/(h·ft ·mV)
2 2
Nf = heat flux, W/m , Btu/(h·ft )
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on DT = temperature difference,° C, °F
Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
T = temperature of guard heater, °C, °F
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D02.05 on Properties of Fuels, Petroleum Coke and Carbon Material.
T = temperature of upper heater, °C, °F
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Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2006. Published February 2006. Originally
T = temperature of lower heater, °C, °F
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approved in 2001. Last previous edition in 2001 as D6744–01. DOI: 10.1520/
T = temperature of one surface of the specimen, °C, °F
D6744-06. 1
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or T = temperature of the other surface of the specimen, °C,
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
T = mean temperature of the specimen, °C, °F
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the ASTM website.
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D6744–06
important(itmaybeonthehotorcoldside)asthetestmethod
s = unknown specimen
is based on maintaining axial heat flow with minimal heat
r = known calibration or reference specimen
losses or gains radially. It is also up to the designer whether to
o = contacts
choose heat flow upward or downward or horizontally, al-
4. Summary of Test Method
though downward heat flow in a vertical stack is the most
4.1 A specimen a
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