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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:
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 C-Therm TCi (Modified Transient Plane Source)
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Traditional Guarded Hot Plate |

Transient Plane Source |

LaserFlash Diffusivity |
| Speed & Flexibility |
| Sample Preparation |
None Required |
Extensive |
Some |
Extensive |
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Testing Time |
Seconds |
Hours |
Minutes |
Seconds* |
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Training Time |
Minimal |
Moderate |
Significant |
Extensive |
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Non-Destructive |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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Maximum |
Unlimited |
24" x 24" (600 x 600mm) |
Two Identical Samples Unlimited |
0.5" diameter (12.4mm) 0.004" thick (1mm) |
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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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