What is the Specific Heat of My Alloy?

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Start date Dec 2, 2008
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The average specific heat of the alloy in question is 289 J/kg°C. The user is seeking to identify the type of metal corresponding to this specific heat value. Various tables of specific heats have not yielded conclusive results. A suggestion was made that mixing copper and gold can produce an alloy with this specific heat. Identifying the exact alloy may require further analysis or testing.

Dec 2, 2008

kait

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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Dec 2, 2008

rl.bhat

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By mixing copper and gold you can get an alloy of specific heat 289 J/kg°C.

Dec 2, 2008

kait

thank you so much!

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