Table 4 Thermophysical parameters of thermal insulation materials (TIM)46.

From: Impact of exterior envelope thermal performance on energy demand and optimization strategies for university teaching-office buildings

No.

Material

Density,

ρ(kg/m3)

Specific heat,

c (J/kg·K)

Thermal conductivity,

λ (W/m·K)

A

Polyurethane foam

40

1380

0.025

B

Extruded polystyrene (XPS)

35

1380

0.030

C

Expanded polystyrene (EPS)

20

1380

0.039

D

Rock wool

60

840

0.050

E

Expanded pearlite

120

670

0.058

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