Thermal Properties of Materials — Chapter 19 Summary from Callister’s Materials Science and Engineering
Thermal Properties of Materials — Chapter 19 Summary from Callister’s Materials Science and Engineering Chapter 19 of Materials Science and Engineering by William D. Callister, Jr. and David G. Rethwisch explores the fundamental ways materials respond to heat, focusing on critical topics such as heat capacity, thermal expansion, thermal conductivity, and the development of thermal stresses. These properties are crucial for engineering safe, durable, and efficient products across industries. Watch the full podcast-style summary below, and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for clear, chapter-by-chapter study guides to foundational engineering textbooks! Fundamental Thermal Properties Heat Capacity (C): The quantity of heat required to change a material’s temperature, often measured as specific heat (c) per unit mass. In solids, heat is absorbed mainly through atomic vibrations (phonons), with additional minor contributions from electronic and magnetic effects under cer...