Metals - Latent Heat of Melting
Metals and their latent heat of fusion. The Latent Heat of Fusion is the heat supplied to a solid body at the melting point when it changes state from solid to liquid.
Latent Heat of Fusion Reference
The Latent Heat of Fusion is the heat supplied to a solid body at the melting point when it changes state from solid to liquid.
Latent heat of fusion is calculated as:
L = 1000 × L_mol / A
Where:
- L = latent heat of fusion (kJ/kg)
- L_mol = latent heat of fusion (kJ/mol)
- A = atomic weight (g/mol)
Conversion: 1 kJ/kg = 0.23884 cal/g = 0.23884 kcal/kg = 0.4299 Btu/lbm