Determination of Thermal Conductivity of Mn-Al Powder Compacts using An Inverse Heat Transfer Procedure

Abstract

The effective thermal conductivities of various Mn-Al powder compact compositions were measured using an Inverse Heat Transfer Procedure, and extensive validation work was also carried out. Specially fabricated cylindrical compact specimens were used equipped with two thermocouples at strategic locations. The porosity of these specimens was also measured.

Keywords

• thermal conductivity
• mn-al powder
• inverse heat transfer procedure