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Why does copper melt ice faster than stainless steel and aluminum?

Why does copper melt ice faster than stainless steel and aluminum?

Answer:

The thermal conductivity (a property of the substance) is higher for copper than for stainless or aluminumThis means that heat can leave the copper (and enter the ice) more quickly than it can leave the stainless or aluminum.

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