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Modulus of elasticity for selected materials |
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Metals
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Modulus of elasticity |
Material |
x 106 lb/in2 |
x 103 MPa |
Aluminum and alloys |
10 |
69 |
Cast iron |
20 |
138 |
Copper and alloys |
16 |
110 |
Iron |
30 |
209 |
Lead |
3 |
21 |
Magnesium |
7 |
48 |
Nickel |
30 |
209 |
Steel |
30 |
209 |
Titanium |
17 |
117 |
Tungsten |
59 |
407 |
Ceramics
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Modulus of elasticity |
Material |
x 106 lb/in2 |
x 103 MPa |
Alumina |
50 |
345 |
Concrete |
7 |
48 |
Diamond |
150 |
1035 |
Plate glass |
10 |
69 |
Silicon carbide |
65 |
448 |
Tungsten carbide |
80 |
552 |
Polymers
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Modulus of elasticity |
Material |
x 106 lb/in2 |
x 103 MPa |
Nylon |
0.40 |
3.0 |
Phenol formaldehyde |
1.00 |
7.0 |
Polyethylene (low density) |
0.03 |
0.2 |
Polyethylene (high density) |
0.10 |
0.7 |
Polysterene |
0.40 |
3.0 |
Rubber, natural, cured |
0.000500 |
0.0035 |
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