Solids |
Linear thermal
expansion coefficient (x 10-6)
in units of 1/oC or 1/K. |
|
Aluminum |
25 |
|
Brass |
19 |
|
Iron/steel |
12 |
|
Lead |
29 |
|
Pyrex glass |
3 |
|
Typical glass |
9 |
|
Quartz |
0.4 |
|
Concrete &
brick |
12 |
Liquids
|
Volume thermal
expansion coefficient (x 10-6)
in units of 1/oC or 1/K. |
|
Gasoline |
950 |
|
Mercury |
180 |
|
Ethyl alcohol |
1100 |
|
Glycerin |
500 |
|
Water |
210 |
Values selected from General Physics, D.C.
Giancoli, 1984.