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Latent heat of boiling


When a quantity of liquid evaporates, it absorbes heat and when it condenses it releases heat. This heat is called the latent heat of vaporization. During this phase transition the temperature remains constant and is called the boiling temperature.

Table of latent heat of vaporization

  substance  
  LB in 103 J kg-1  
  Boiling point in oC  
   
Aluminium
10896
2519
Helium
21
-268.93
Iron (Ferro)
6088
2862
Copper
4727
2562
Gold
1645
2856
Mercury
295
356.73
Tungsten
4388
5555
Ethanol
841
78
Water
2260
100


A more complete table can be found at DiracDelta.co.uk.