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Viscosity will tend to decrease as temperature and Shear Rate increase.
2.4.3.2.2 Heat Capacity & Thermal Conductivity
Heat Capacity and Thermal Conductivity are thermal properties which describe the ability of heat to move
from the part to the mold, or to the surroundings.
Heat Capacity defines the ability of a material to retain heat. Plastic has a relatively high Heat Capacity.
Thermal conductivity describes the material’s ability to transfer heat. Plastics have a relatively low
thermal conductivity, whereas metals tend to have a higher thermal conductivity.
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