GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Least Conductive Metal

The least conductive metal is bismuth, with a thermal conductivity of approximately 7.97 W/(m·K) at room temperature.

Last Updated: June 18, 2024

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In the following blog post, we explore various metals and materials with low electrical and thermal conductivity values. From stainless steel to titanium oxide ceramic, we delve into the unique properties of these least conductive substances. Understanding the conductivity levels of different metals is crucial in various industries and applications.

Statistic 1

"Stainless steel has one of the least electrical conductivity among the metals, with values as low as 1.45 million siemens per meter."

Statistic 2

"Cast Iron is one of the least conductive metals with a thermal conductivity of 52 W/(m·K)."

Statistic 3

"Titanium oxide ceramic is one of the least heat conductive materials with a value of 0.024 W/(m·K)."

Statistic 4

"Tungsten has a thermal conductivity of 173 W/(m·K), which is less compared to many other metals."

Statistic 5

"High carbon steel has a thermal conductivity of 54 W/(m·K) which is quite low."

Statistic 6

"Astatine, a rare metal, has a very low electrical conductivity, estimated at 1.7 x 10^6 S/m."

Statistic 7

"Among the metals, yttrium has a relatively low thermal conductivity of 17.2 W/(m·K)."

Statistic 8

"Palladium's thermal conductivity is relatively low, around 71.8 W/(m·K)."

Statistic 9

"Neptunium is not a good heat conductor; its thermal conductivity is around 6 W/(m·K)."

In summary, the statistics reveal a wide range of thermal and electrical conductivities among different metals and materials. Stainless steel, cast iron, titanium oxide ceramic, tungsten, high carbon steel, astatine, yttrium, palladium, and neptunium all exhibit varying degrees of low conductivity, indicating their potential applications in situations where heat or electricity transfer needs to be limited. These findings highlight the importance of understanding the unique properties of different materials when engineering products or systems that require specific levels of conductivity.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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