Originally Posted by
BajaRon
Interesting video there.
Anti-seize is typically described as an insulator. Though with metal properties (Aluminum, Copper, etc.) it would make sense that there would be some heat transfer properties. I think the difference is in the efficiency factor. Anti-seize is not primarily designed to transfer heat. Thermal past is.
Copper absorbs heat better than aluminum. But aluminum releases heat more readily than does copper. That is why you will find copper core heat sinks where copper is the metal touching the hot surface (as well as the heat tubes if it has them). With aluminum surrounding the copper components and aluminum fins to release the heat.