Specific latent heat of fusion is the amount of heat required to change one kilogram of a substance from solid to liquid at its melting point without changing its temperature.
Specific heat capacity is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of a substance by one degree Celsius, whereas specific latent heat of fusion is the amount of heat required to change the state of one kilogram of a substance from solid to liquid at its melting point.
The specific latent heat of fusion is affected by the type of substance, pressure, and impurities present in the substance.
Specific latent heat of fusion is measured using a calorimeter, which is a device that measures the amount of heat absorbed or released during a phase change.
Specific latent heat of fusion is important in industrial processes because it helps determine the amount of energy needed to change a substance from solid to liquid, which is crucial in industries such as food processing, metal casting, and energy production.