Two different thermal conductivity constants

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The discussion revolves around calculating the temperature of a blackened end of a copper rod, given one end is at 20K and the other exposed to 500K thermal radiation. The key challenge is the presence of two different thermal conductivity constants for copper, with one being 1670 W/(mK) at low temperatures and the other 385 W/(mK) at room temperature. The concept of thermal equilibrium is central, indicating that the heat flux from radiation equals the conductive heat flux. The lack of a constant emissivity complicates the application of the relevant equations. Ultimately, the solution hinges on understanding how thermal conductivity varies with temperature and applying the heat transfer equations correctly.
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Homework Statement



Solid cylindrical copper rod 0.2m long has one end maintained at temperature 20K, other end blackened and exposed to thermal radiation from surrounding walls at 500K. As the rod is insulated, no energy is lost or gained except at the ends of the rod. When equilibrium is reached, what is the temperature of the blackened end? hint: at 20K, copper's thermal conductivity constant is 1670 W/(mK), so the blackened end will only be slightly over 20K

Homework Equations



H=\frac{dQ}{dt}=kA\frac{T_h-T_c}{L}

The Attempt at a Solution



Thus far, I'm not sure how to approach it given the presence of two different thermal conductivity constants; the one specified in the book is 385, but the other specified is only for one specific circumstance...
 
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I don't see how to do that, as I was not given a constant of emissivity. All I have is an equation which, frankly, I'm not sure how to apply here. The only example in the book with two heat currents was one with two rods between each heat/cooling source...how would you set it up?
 
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