julianf
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Now the instant answer is that black radiates heat better than silver.
But...
Somewhere in my head, i have it stored that this is only really true (as in of any real world significance) at higher temperature ranges.
I mean, im sure black radiates better than silver across all temperatures, but i have a feeling that at lower (as in <500c) temperatures, theres not much difference.
But i cant find anything to support that!
This is another thread related to that heater that im working on. I dont have a sheet of black anodised large enough, so my next best is silver anodised.
Thank you to those better at maths than me!
But...
Somewhere in my head, i have it stored that this is only really true (as in of any real world significance) at higher temperature ranges.
I mean, im sure black radiates better than silver across all temperatures, but i have a feeling that at lower (as in <500c) temperatures, theres not much difference.
But i cant find anything to support that!
This is another thread related to that heater that im working on. I dont have a sheet of black anodised large enough, so my next best is silver anodised.
Thank you to those better at maths than me!