294
0.19
Granite
295
0.19
Quartz sand
1,005
0.24
Dry air (sea level)
1,381
0.33
Sandy clay
2,093
0.50
Ice (0 ¡C)
2,512
0.60
Wet mud
4,186*
1.00
Pure water
(J/kg ¡C)
(cal/gram¡C)
Specific Heat, Cs
Substance
1 calorie = 4.186 joules
*The high heat capacity of water makes it ideal for storing heat
in solar heating systems.