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Thermal Expansion Coefficients of Materials

Linear thermal expansion coefficients for metals, plastics, and building materials.

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Overview

Linear thermal expansion coefficients (α\alpha) describe how much a material expands per degree of temperature increase.

Data Table

18 rows
Linear thermal expansion coefficients of common materials
material
Aluminum
Brass
Carbon Steel
Cast Iron
Copper
Glass (soda-lime)
Inconel
Lead
Magnesium
Nickel
Platinum
Stainless Steel 304
Stainless Steel 316
Titanium
Tungsten
Zinc
Concrete
Nylon

Source: engineeringtoolbox.com

Notes

  • Values are at standard conditions unless otherwise noted
  • Always verify values for critical applications

References