Give coefficient of linear thermal expansion of some common solids.
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Table gives the coefficient of linear expansion of some common solids.
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Coefficient of linear expansion $(\alpha)$ of some common solids. |
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Substance |
$\alpha (K^{-1})$ |
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Aluminum |
$2.4 \times 10^{-5}$ |
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Brass |
$1.9 \times 10^{-5}$ |
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Copper |
$1.7 \times 10^{-5}$ |
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Steel |
$1.2 \times 10^{-5}$ |
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Silver |
$1.93 \times 10^{-5}$ |
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Gold |
$1.3 \times 10^{-5}$ |
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Platinum |
$8.6 \times 10^{-5}$ |
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Tungsten |
$0.4 \times 10^{-5}$ |
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Glass (pyrex) |
$0.4 \times 10^{-5}$ |
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Glass (ordinary) |
$0.9 \times 10^{-5}$ |
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Concrete |
$1.2 \times 10^{-5}$ |