Relatioship between density and thermal conductivity

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The relationship between density and thermal conductivity often shows that denser materials tend to have higher thermal conductivity. Experimental results with concrete blocks support this trend, indicating that increased density correlates with enhanced thermal conductivity. While this observation may apply to many materials, it is not universally true for all substances. Factors such as molecular structure and bonding can also influence thermal conductivity, meaning exceptions exist. Therefore, while the generalization can be made for many materials, it is essential to consider specific cases and underlying mechanisms.
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Hello!
I'm writing an essay on 'relationship between density and thermal conductivity'.
Could anyone explain to me the relationship? e.g. is it proportional or reciprocal?

I'm kind of closing to the answer by doing an experiment. I took two concrete blocks with different densities and got the thermal conductivities. The answer I got is 'denser concrete has higher thermal conductivity'.

But the real questions is, can I generalize this statement? If I can, could you give me some details why I can do so. I heard that this is applied for every material in the universe, but I'm not sure.

Thank you!
 
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