Question

why aluminium metal can store more heat than iron metal?

Answer 1

In short it's because aluminum has a higher specific heat.

http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/specific-heat-metals-d_152.html

Answer 2

See this as well: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/spht.html

Answer 3

thanks Shane_B :))

Answer 4

np :)

Answer 5

Here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_capacity#Theory_of_heat_capacity explains WHY well: it is because in Al, the particles have more 'room' to move around, and heat= jiggling of little particles on a small scale, so being able to jiggle more= being able to store more heat.

Answer 6

thanks 4 the answer henpen:)