Thermal conductivity is a critical factor in the design and functionality of condoms, as it directly impacts the comfort and safety of the user. By understanding how heat is transferred through the material, manufacturers can optimize the thermal properties to enhance user experience and ensure product reliability. The Trident Thermal Conductivity Instrument employs a transient measurement method which, in an R&D setting, is invaluable by increasing efficiency while maintaining accuracy and reliability.
The Transient Plane Source (TPS) method, outfitted with the Thin Films module, was used to measure the thermal conductivity and effusivity of condoms. Thermal effusivity, an intrinsic material property which describes the ability of two materials in contact to exchange thermal energy, is what many industries use to describe a materials warm/cool feel. For condoms, this property has a direct impact on user comfort and is therefore crucial for manufacturers to understand. Thermal conductivity is every important in condoms as well because it affects how heat is transferred between the user’s body and the condom material.
Additionally, understanding thermal conductivity helps in selecting materials that provide the right balance of strength, flexibility, and thermal performance. Join us to hear from C-Therm Application Scientist, Arya Hakimian, who will share his recent work and results on measuring the thermal properties of condoms.
This webinar aired on February 13, 2025 @ 2:00PM GMT-3.
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