Which liquid have low specific heat capacity

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The discussion revolves around identifying liquids with low specific heat capacity and their properties as heat conductors. Participants are exploring the relationship between thermal conductivity and specific heat capacity in liquids.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants inquire about specific liquids that are good heat conductors and have low specific heat capacity. There is a suggestion to use an online resource to find fluids with specific heat capacities below a certain threshold. Some participants question the distinction between heat conduction and specific heat capacity, noting that they are not synonymous.

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The discussion is active, with participants providing resources and clarifying concepts. There is an acknowledgment of the complexity in the relationship between heat conduction and specific heat capacity, indicating a productive exploration of the topic.

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Participants are operating under the assumption that low specific heat capacity is desirable for heat conduction, and there is an emphasis on the need for clarity regarding the definitions of terms used in the discussion.

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can you please state some liquid which is a good heat conductor

(which have low specific heat capacity)
 
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Got to http://www.matweb.com/search/PropertySearch.aspx
On the left tree, click fluid.
On the right choose specific heat capacity, and set a number to your preference as max.
I have found 22 fluids which are below 0.45 J/gK (which is the specific heat capacity of iron).
 
DarkNess_wtc said:
can you please state some liquid which is a heat conductor

(which have low specific heat capacity)

"Heat conductor" is not the same thing as "low specific heat capacity".
Actually the thermal conduction is usually direct dependent on heat capacity (larger heat capacity=> larger thermal conduction).
 
thank you
 

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