The Mechanical
Engineering Handbook




Thermal Properties of Metals

Material Thermal Conductivity (W/mK) Specific Heat Capacity (J/kgK) Melting Point (°C)
Aluminium 205 900 660
Brass 109 380 900-940
Carbon Steel 50 470 1425-1540
Chromium 93 450 1907
Cobalt 100 425 1495
Copper 398 385 1085
Gold 318 129 1064
Iron 80 450 1538
Lead 35 128 327
Magnesium 156 1020 650
Nickel 90 444 1455
Stainless Steel 16 500 1400-1450
Titanium 21.9 523 1668
Zinc 116 388 419