It measures the rate of transfer of heat of a material from the hot side to the cold side.
													
																	Thermal diffusivity of marble. 
									
	
		
	
																	Definition of thermal diffusivity. 
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																	All modes in heat transfer are from high temperature to a lower temperature and require an existence of a temperature difference. 
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																	Thermal diffusivity and thermal expansion. 
																	It measures the rate of transfer of heat of a material from the hot end to the cold end. 
																	Thermal diffusivity a with the unit mm 2 s is a material specific property for characterizing unsteady heat conduction. 
																	This value describes how quickly a material reacts to a change in temperature. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Thermal diffusivity of air dried barre granite westerly granite salem limestone and holston marble as a function of temperature. 
																	It has the si derived unit of m s thermal diffusivity is usually denoted α but a h κ k and d are also used. 
																	Heat loss or gain can occur in three modes. 
																	It has the si unit of m s. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Conduction convection and radiation. 
																	In heat transfer analysis thermal diffusivity is the thermal conductivity divided by density and specific heat capacity at constant pressure. 
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																	In heat transfer analysis thermal diffusivity is the thermal conductivity divided by density and specific heat capacity at constant pressure.