Table 4.10. Temperature Coefficient Of Conductivity
Of Various Body Tissues

[100 (/) / °C] (Schwan, 1954)


Frequency (MHz)
Type of Tissue 50 200 400 900
Muscle 2.5 1.5 1.3 1.0
Liver 2.0 1.8 1.8 1.4
Spleen 2.3 --- --- ---
Kidney 1.6 2.0 2.0 1.3
Brain 1.4 --- --- ---
Blood 2.7 --- --- ---
Serum and 0.9% saline 2.0 1.7 1.6 1.3
Fat 1.7-4.3 4.9 --- 4.2

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