What is the Specific Heat of My Alloy?

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The specific heat of the alloy in question is 289 J/kg°C. This value corresponds to a mixture of copper and gold. The discussion highlights the difficulty in identifying the metal type solely based on specific heat measurements, emphasizing the need for comparison with established tables of specific heats. The conclusion drawn is that the alloy is likely a combination of these two metals.

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I have an alloy and found the average specific heat of the metal to be 289 J/kg°C. I need to know what type of metal it is. I've looked at several different tables of specific heats, but can't find what I'm looking for. Can anyone help me?
 
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By mixing copper and gold you can get an alloy of specific heat 289 J/kg°C.
 
thank you so much!
 

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