What determines the shape of the temperature-entropy graph?

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The shape of the temperature-entropy graph, defined by the equation \(\frac{1}{T}=\frac{\partial S}{\partial U}\), is fundamentally determined by the material properties, particularly its heat capacity. The discussion emphasizes that the graph should be monotonically increasing, reflecting the positive relationship between temperature and entropy. Additionally, the second derivative of the graph is crucial as it relates to the heat capacity, indicating how the material's response to energy changes with temperature.

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in my thermo class when we were formalizing the definition of temperature (\frac{1}{T}=\frac{∂S}{∂U}), we drew out all the combinations of various slopes and concavities of the ∂S/∂U graphs.

http://imgur.com/cR4V8K8

The shape of this graph i figure should be a reflection of the inherent nature of the material. so, my question is, what properties of the material determines the shape of this graph?
 
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I think the graph should be monotonically increasing since the temperature is the slope. Furthermore, the second derivative should also be considered since it relates to the heat capacity.
 

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