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C-Therm TCi Thermal Conductivity AnalyzerTCi Applications | How it Works
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Compared to Other Thermal Conductivity Methods

Fast Test Preparation - No Calibration or Sample Prep Required: A key advantage of the C-Therm TCi is the fact that it does not require time consuming calibration or sample preparation. The instrument comes fully calibrated from the factory. The auto-test function even allows handsfree testing at pre-determined intervals.

  • Rapid Testing – 0 to 100 W/mK in 5 Seconds: The TCi Thermal Conductivity Analyzer helps you accelerate your research or quality control processes. Test times range from only 0.8 to 5 seconds – start to finish. Capable of highly accurate, repeatable testing, it is a versatile addition to your material characterization tools.
  • Add a Second Sensor for Increased Testing Capacity: The TCi can be equipped with a second sensor, allowing you to double your throughput. With its rapid testing capabilities, and two sensors, the C-Therm TCi provides real-time thermal characterization for a wide range of materials.

Superior to Other Test Methods1:

 


C-Therm TCi
(Modified Transient Plane Source)

Traditional Guarded
Hot Plate

Transient Plane
Source

LaserFlash
Diffusivity

Speed & Flexibility
Sample Preparation

None Required

Extensive

Some

Extensive

Testing Time

Seconds

Hours

Minutes

Seconds*

Training Time

Minimal

Moderate

Significant

Extensive

Non-Destructive

Yes

No

No

No

Integrated, Downloadable Test Results Database

Yes

No

No

No

Range
k-Range (W/mK)

0 - 100

0 - 2

0 – 100
(100 – 500 requires Cp)

0 - 500

Temperature Range (ºF)
(ºC)

-58º to 392ºF
-50º to 200ºC

-4º to 392ºF
-20º to 200ºC

-148º to 2552ºF
-100º to 1400ºC

-148º to 3627ºF
-100º to 2000ºC

Sample Configuration

Minimum

0.67" diameter (17mm)

6" x 6"
(150 x 150mm)

Two Identical Samples
1" x 1" (25 x 25mm)

0.5" diameter (12.4mm)
0.004" thick (1mm)

Maximum

Unlimited

24" x 24"
(600 x 600mm)

Two Identical Samples
Unlimited

0.5" diameter (12.4mm)
0.004" thick (1mm)

Material Testing Capabilities

Solids, Liquids,
Powders, Pastes

Solids

Solids, Liquids

Solids

Pricing $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1 Based on publicly available information and feedback from users.
* Calculation of thermal conductivity from Laser Flash Diffusivity Measurement requires heat capacity (Cp) from Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC).



 

 

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