Coefficients of linear thermal expansion
|
|
Coefficient (per degree. C x 10-4) |
|
|
Material |
Min |
Max |
|
Aluminium |
|
0.24 |
|
Brass |
|
0.19 |
|
Copper |
|
0.17 |
|
Glass (flat) |
|
0.08 |
|
Iron (cast) |
0.10 |
0.13 |
|
Iron (wrought) |
|
0.12 |
|
Mild steel |
|
0.12 |
|
Lead |
|
0.29 |
|
Wood (hard or soft) Across grain |
0.04 |
0.06 |
|
Zinc – high purity |
|
0.40 |
|
Die-cast alloy to BS1004 |
|
0.27 |
|
Zn-Ti alloy sheeting |
|
0.21 |