Capabilities / Characterization
Understand heat flow through your materials.
Thermal performance can depend strongly on direction, geometry, and laminate construction. A meaningful test plan should reflect those dependencies.
Thermal characterization
Measure beyond a single conductivity number
CoolTek supports characterization strategies for materials whose thermal transport differs through the thickness and within the plane of the material.
- Directional thermal conductivity characterization planning
- In-plane versus through-thickness material behavior
- Composite laminate thermal-performance evaluation
- Specimen preparation requirements and test scoping
- Interpretation and reporting of measurement results
What to include in a characterization request
Material definition
Composition, layup or architecture, thickness, and approximate sample dimensions.
Directions of interest
In-plane axes, through-thickness conductivity, or other orientation requirements.
Test conditions
Relevant temperature range and operating environment.
Expected deliverables
Quantity of specimens, comparison needs, accuracy expectations, and reporting requirements.
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