| Types of chill material | Density kg/m3 | Thermal conductivity W/mK | Specific heat J/kgK |
| Copper | 8.80 | 380 | 151 |
| Steel | 7.61 | 52 | 55 |
| Iron | 7.80 | 40 | 47.5 |
| Silicon carbide | 3.21 | 120 | 750 |