What Is the Specific Heat Capacity of Different Types of Bronze?

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The specific heat capacity of bronze varies depending on its composition, as "bronze" refers to a group of copper alloys rather than a single material. Common types of bronze include tin bronze and aluminum bronze, each with distinct thermal properties. The specific heat capacity for tin bronze typically ranges around 0.38 J/g·K, while aluminum bronze can have a specific heat capacity of approximately 0.39 J/g·K. Accurate identification of the bronze type is essential for precise calculations in thermal applications.

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what is the spec heat capacity of bronze?? pls tell me..i can't find on the net and it's the only thing i need to solve my homewrk problem..
 
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1) There is no single "bronze"; you need to be more specific.

2) Various similar values come up a dozen times in the first page of Google results; how can you say you can't find it on the net?
 
Mapes said:
1) There is no single "bronze"; you need to be more specific.

Exactly. Many copper alloys are called bronzes.
 

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