PHYSICS RESOURCES DATABASE
THERMAL PROPERTIES
SPECIFIC HEAT CAPACITIES
|
MATERIAL |
Specific heat capacity c ( J. kg-1.K-1 ) |
|
Solids |
|
|
Aluminum |
900 |
|
Clay (dry) |
920 |
|
Copper |
390 |
|
Glass |
840 |
|
Gold |
130 |
|
Human body (average) |
3470 |
|
Ice (water, - 5 °C) |
2100 |
|
Iron |
470 |
|
Lead |
130 |
|
Marble |
860 |
|
Platinum |
140 |
|
Silver |
230 |
|
Steel, stainless |
500 |
|
Wood |
1800 |
|
Liquids |
|
|
Acetone |
2200 |
|
Alcohol (ethyl) |
2400 |
|
Ammonia |
4710 |
|
Mercury |
140 |
|
Sulfuric acid |
1400 |
|
Water |
4186 |
|
Gases |
|
|
Air (100 °C) |
1000 |
|
Argon |
520 |
|
Carbon dioxide |
1000 |
|
Hydrogen |
14200 |
|
Methane |
2200 |
|
Steam (110 °C) |
2100 |