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T4: Specific Heats and Molar Heat Capacities

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    Substance \(c_p\) in J/g K \(c_p\) in cal/g K or
    Btu/lb F
    Molar \(c_p\)
    J/mol K
    Aluminum 0.900 0.215 24.3
    Bismuth 0.123 0.0294 25.7
    Copper 0.386 0.0923 24.5
    Brass 0.380 0.092 -
    Gold 0.126 0.0301 25.6
    Lead 0.128 0.0305 26.4
    Silver 0.233 0.0558 24.9
    Tungsten 0.134 0.0321 24.8
    Zinc 0.387 0.0925 25.2
    Mercury 0.140 0.033 28.3
    Alcohol(ethyl) 2.4 0.58 111
    Water 4.186 1.00 75.2
    Ice (-10 C) 2.05 0.49 36.9
    Granite 0.790 0.19 -
    Glass 0.84 0.20 -


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