4-in-1 Thermal Conductivity Measurement for R&D, Manufacturing, Polymers, and more
Trident harnesses the power of four different transient methods for testing thermal conductivity. Get maximum versatility with modified transient plane source (MTPS), transient plane source (TPS), transient line source (TLS), and Transient Hot Wire (THW) testing all in one modular package.
Trident allows for thermal conductivity testing of a wide range of solids, liquids, powders and pastes and conforms to ASTM D7984, D5334, D5930, E3088-25, ISO 22007-2, ISO 22007-7, and GB/T 32064.
Watch the Trident Thermal Conductivity Instrument Demo
Get a firsthand look at Trident, C-Therm’s premier thermal conductivity instrument. Watch the demonstration to learn how Trident adapts to the sample and not the other way around, representing a new paradigm in thermal conductivity measurement devices.
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Test Thermal Conductivity for These Applications
Explore C-Therm’s Niche Expertise
C-Therm helps customers in numerous sectors address their challenges and measure thermal conductivity quickly and precisely.
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| Textiles | Polymers | Batteries | Automotive & EVs | Metal Hydrides for Hydrogen Storage | Phase Change Materials |
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| Powders | Additive Manufacturing | Insulation | Heat Transfer Fluids | Oil & Gas | Biomaterials |
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| Explosives & Propellants | Building Materials | TIMs & Dielectrics | Geological | Nanomaterials | Metals & Alloys |
Easily Test the Thermal Conductivity of Solids, Liquids, Powders, and Pastes
Pastes – Keeping the Hottest Electronics Cool
The faster and smaller microprocessors become, the more heat they generate. C-Therm’s Trident provides vital insights into the development of all materials that contribute to the overall thermal budget, including thermal interface materials such as thermal grease and gap pads. These materials are typically compressible and the thermal conductivity varies with changes in the densification of the material. Clients use the C-Therm Compression Test Accessory (CTA) to precisely control the compaction of the sample in producing results reflective of the actual application conditions for the material.
Powders – From Explosives to Ink Toners
The C-Therm MTPS sensor is being used to safely test the stability, degradation, and shelf life of explosives because it is the only instrument engineered for evaluating the thermal conductivity of powders safely. Sample volumes are as small as 1.25 ml. This is also critical to a rapidly growing client base in metal hydrides, where materials are expensive and available in low quantities. The technology is also migratable to manufacturing environments as a cost-effective way to monitor powder processes for moisture and homogeneity.
Liquids – Under Pressure
C-Therm’s Trident thermal conductivity instrument is helping manufacturers improve the heat transfer properties of liquids. C-Therm’s equipment is unique in offering the capability to accurately measure the thermal conductivity of liquids; the short test time (<1 second) and small sample volume requirements negate the convective errors typical in liquid testing with traditional techniques. As an example, clients in the Oil & Gas field use C-Therm’s High Pressure Cell (HPC) accessory in measuring the impact of elevated atmospheric conditions and temperature on the thermal conductivity of fluids.
About C-Therm
C-Therm is a global leader in thermal analysis and thermal conductivity measurement solutions, supporting manufacturers, research labs, and academic institutions worldwide.
