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'''Tensile Strength''' - Megapascals, millions of Newtons (a force) per square meter to cause the metal to yield (or permanently deform). | '''Tensile Strength''' - Megapascals, millions of Newtons (a force) per square meter to cause the metal to yield (or permanently deform). | ||
'''Thermal Conductivity''' - Watts per meter of thickness per degree Kelvin. The amount of heat (in watts) that moves through some thickness of material (in meters) given some difference in temperature between the hot side and | '''Thermal Conductivity''' - Watts per meter of thickness per degree Kelvin. The amount of heat (in watts) that moves through some thickness of material (in meters) given some difference in temperature between the hot side and cool side (in Kelvins). | ||
Numbers from [http://www.makeitfrom.com makeitfrom.com] for 6061 aluminum alloy, yellow brass, architectural copper, 18/8 stainless steel, and grade 5 titanium. | Numbers from [http://www.makeitfrom.com makeitfrom.com] for 6061 aluminum alloy, yellow brass, architectural copper, 18/8 stainless steel, and grade 5 titanium. | ||