Heat Capacity estimate for solids dispersed in liquid

[Bill3752]

I am estimating the temperature increase while making a coating, which contains a high level of dispersed solids.
To estimate the heat capacity of the mix, I have been using a weight average of each component. Is this a correct approach?

 

[Compositepro]

yes.

 

[georgeverghese]

Cp = Σ_ix_iCp_i, where x_i is the weight fraction of component i.

 

[MortenA]

unless some of the components melts, solidifies or reacts