Heat Transfer (Cp & K)

Which material would keep you warmer based on Specific Heat Capacity (Cp)?

• Asbestos

  Cp = 816

• Copper

  Cp = 385

• Denim

  Cp = 980

• Diamond

  Cp = 600

Which material would keep you warmer based on Specific Heat Capacity (Cp)?

• Cellulose

  Cp = 1400

• Marble

  Cp = 880

• Polyurethane Foam

  Cp = 2359

• Cork

  Cp = 2000

Which material would keep you warmer based on Specific Heat Capacity (Cp)?

• Snow

  Cp = 2090

• Gasoline

  Cp = 2220

• Clay

  Cp = 878

• Water

  Cp = 4182

Which material would keep you warmer based on Specific Heat Capacity (Cp)?

• Cotton

  Cp = 1340

• Flour

  Cp = 1800

• Apple

  Cp = 3640

• Sawdust

  Cp = 900

Which material would keep you warmer based on Thermal Conductivity (K)?

• Concrete Stone

  K = 1.5

• Fleece

  K = 0.04

• Milk

  K = 0.53

• SIlk

  K = 0.083

Which material would keep you warmer based on Thermal Conductivity (K)?

• Leather

  K = 0.14

• Paper

  K = 0.05

• Terrycloth

  K = 0.12

• Wool

  K = 0.039

Which material would keep you warmer based on Thermal Conductivity (K)?

• Teflon

  K = 0.25

• Water

  K = 0.5918

• Aluminum

  K = 237

• Beef

  K = 0.44

Which material would keep you warmer based on Thermal Conductivity (K)?

• Cashmere

  K = 0.04

• Fur

  K = 0.15

• Nylon 66

  K = 0.25

• Salt

  K = 0.6

Is it better to have a high or low Specific Heat Capacity (Cp)?

• High

• Low

Is it better to have a high or low Thermal Conductivity (K)?

• High

• Low