Physical Properties of the Most Important Metals

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The following tables list the physical properties of the most technically significant pure metals as well as carbon. The values given may vary considerably depending on the degree of purity and sometimes they are also difficult to determine. In compiling the data from the available literature we selected those that are currently the most probable. Some properties are anisotropic and vary with the crystalline structure of the metal. In those cases, whenever possible, we listed the value applicable to the poly-crystalline stage.

Tab. Mechanical Properties of the Most Important Metals
Element/Metal Density 1

[g/cm³]

Modulus of

Elasticity 1[GPa]

Shear Modulus

[GPa]

Transvers ContractionCoeffic.
Aluminum 2.70 65 27 0.34
Antimony 6.62 56 20.4 0.28
Beryllium 1.85 298 150 0.12
Lead 11.36 14.5 6 0.44
Cadmium 8.65 57.5 29 0.30
Chromium 7.19 160 0.25
Iron 7.89 208 83 0.28
Gallium 5.91 9.6 0.46
Gold 19.32 79 28 0.42
Indium 7.31 11 0.45
Iridium 22.65 538 214 0.26
Cobalt 8.85 216 0.31
Carbon (Graphite) 2.1-2.3 5
Copper 8.95 115 48 0.34
Magnesium 1.74 46 18 0.28
Manganese 7.43 165 77 0.24
Molybdenum 10.21 347 122 0.30
Nickel 8.90 216 83 0.31
Niobium 8.57 113 39 0.38
Osmium 22.61 570 220 0.25
Palladium 12.02 124 51 0.39
Platinum 21.45 173 67 0.39
Mercury 13.55
Rhenium 21.04 480 215 0.26
Rhodium 12.41 386 153 0.26
Ruthenium 12.45 485 172 0.29
Silver 10.49 82 27 0.37
Tantalum 16.60 188 70 0.35
Titanium 4.51 120 43 0.34
Vanadium 6.10 136 52 0.36
Bismuth 9.80 33 13 0.33
Tungsten 19.32 360 158 0.30
Zinc 7.13 96 36 0.29
Tin 7.30 47 18 0.33
Zirconium 6.49 98 36 0.33
1 at 20°C

Tab. Atomic Properties of the Most Important Metals

Tab. Thermal Properties of the Most Important Metals

Tab. Electrical Properties of the Most Important Metals

Mechanical Properties of the Most Important Metals
Atomic Properties of the Most Important Metals
Thermal Properties of the Most Important Metals
Electrical Properties of the Most Important Metals

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