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1 week ago

This weird new metal's heat-conduction powers challenge fundamental physics

A new metallic material, phase tantalum nitride, has achieved thermal conductivity three times higher than copper, potentially replacing it in heat conduction applications.
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fromTasting Table
3 months ago

The Best Pie Plate Material Produces Crisp Crusts And Prevents Soggy Bottoms - Tasting Table

There is more than one reason why you may want to bake your next pie in a metal pan, but if a crisp crust is a top priority, then there is really no other choice. You see, the rate at which your pie plate conducts heat plays a significant role in how the final product comes out, with the most apparent effects showing on the bottom of the dessert.
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fromFuturism
8 months ago

Scientists Baffled by "Alien Mineral" That Acts in a Weird Way When Heated Up

Extraterrestrial silica tridymite does not follow Earth’s heat conduction rules, maintaining constant thermal conductivity when heated.
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