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Density of materials: metals, polymers and ceramics compared

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Density of metals, polymers, ceramics and composites ranked from sourced values, with stiffness and thermal conductivity alongside. Ranked by the column you pick. Measured values come first; calculated values are labeled, and predictions are never mixed in as measurements.

Density of materials: metals, polymers and ceramics compared: materials ranked by the chosen measurement
#MaterialDensityYoung's modulusThermal conductivityData
ABSAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene 1.04 to 1.05 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
ADC (CR-39)Poly(allyl diglycol carbonate), ADC (CR-39) 1.14 to 1.32 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
AFAmorphous fluoropolymer (Teflon AF) 2.15 g/cm³measured · lab 1.6 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
AlnicoAlnico permanent-magnet alloy 6.8 to 7.4 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
KNAlumel 8.6 to 8.61 g/cm³measured · lab no data 29.7 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
Al2O3Alumina 3.72 to 3.9 g/cm³measured · lab 370 GPameasured · lab 30 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
1050Aluminium alloy 1050 2.71 g/cm³measured · lab 68 to 69 GPameasured · lab 222 to 229 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
2011Aluminium alloy 2011 2.82 to 2.83 g/cm³measured · lab 70 to 71 GPameasured · lab 138 to 150 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
2014Aluminium alloy 2014 2.82 g/cm³measured · lab 71 GPameasured · lab 138 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
2017Aluminium alloy 2017 2.79 g/cm³measured · lab 72 GPameasured · lab 134 to 140 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
2024Aluminium alloy 2024 2.78 g/cm³measured · lab 73.1 GPameasured · lab 120 to 121 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
2219Aluminium alloy 2219 2.84 g/cm³measured · lab 73.8 x10^3 N/mm2measured · lab 130 W.m/m2.°Cmeasured · lab 3 of 3
2319Aluminium alloy 2319 2.84 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
2017AAluminium alloy 2017A 2.79 g/cm³measured · lab 72 GPameasured · lab 134 to 140 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
2618AAluminium alloy 2618A 2.75 to 2.76 g/cm³measured · lab 71 GPameasured · lab 147 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
3003Aluminium alloy 3003 2.73 g/cm³measured · lab 69.5 GPameasured · lab 190 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
4047Aluminium alloy 4047 2.65 to 2.66 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
5019Aluminium alloy 5019 2.64 g/cm³measured · lab 69 to 79 GPameasured · lab 110 to 140 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
5052Aluminium alloy 5052 2.68 g/cm³measured · lab 70.3 GPameasured · lab 138 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
3103Aluminium alloy 3103 2.73 g/cm³measured · lab 69.5 GPameasured · lab 160 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
5056Aluminium alloy 5056 2.64 g/cm³measured · lab 69 to 79 GPameasured · lab 109 to 117 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
5083Aluminium alloy 5083 2.65 g/cm³measured · lab 72 GPameasured · lab 121 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
AlMg2Aluminium alloy 5251 2.68 to 2.69 g/cm³measured · lab 70 GPameasured · lab 138 to 149 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
AlMg3Aluminium alloy 5754 2.66 to 2.67 g/cm³measured · lab 68 to 70 GPameasured · lab 132 to 160 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
5XXXAluminium-magnesium alloys (5XXX series) 2.65 to 2.76 g/cm³measured · lab 57.2 to 72 GPameasured · lab 120 to 138 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
6013Aluminium alloy 6013 2.71 g/cm³measured · lab 71 GPameasured · lab 164 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
6061Aluminium alloy 6061 2.7 g/cm³measured · lab 68.9 GPameasured · lab 167 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
6063Aluminium alloy 6063 2.7 g/cm³measured · lab 69.5 GPameasured · lab 200 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
6082Aluminium alloy 6082 2.7 g/cm³measured · lab 70 to 71 GPameasured · lab 170 to 220 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
6101Aluminium alloy 6101 0.097 lb/cu.inmeasured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
7075-T6Aluminium alloy 7075-T6 2.8 g/cm³measured · lab 71 to 71.7 GPameasured · lab 130 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
AA7050Aluminium alloy 7050 2.83 g/cm³measured · lab 71.5 to 71.7 GPameasured · lab 154 to 157 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
AA8011Aluminium alloy 8011 2.71 g/cm³measured · lab 69 to 79 GPameasured · lab 210 to 220 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
C630Aluminium bronze C63000 (wrought, CuAl10Ni5Fe4) 7.58 g/cm³measured · lab 115 to 117 GPameasured · lab 37.7 to 63 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Al4C3Aluminium carbide 2.36 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
2195 (Al-Cu-Li)Aluminium-lithium alloy 2195 2.66 to 2.72 g/cm³measured · lab 75 to 75.8 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
AlNAluminium nitride 3.25 to 3.3 g/cm³measured · lab 276 to 330 GPameasured · lab 140 to 180 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
AlAluminium 2.7 g/cm³measured · lab 69 GPameasured · lab 220 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
AluminosilicateAluminosilicate glass 2.38 to 2.48 g/cm³measured · lab 71.5 to 78 GPameasured · lab 1.09 W/(m·K)calculated 3 of 3
Pb-SbAntimonial lead 6.68 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
AsArsenic 5.73 g/cm³measured · lab 8 GPameasured · lab 50 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
SbAntimony 6.68 to 6.7 g/cm³measured · lab 54.7 to 55 GPameasured · lab 24 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
BaTiO3Barium titanate 6.06 g/cm³measured · lab no data 6 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
BaBarium metal 3.51 to 3.62 g/cm³measured · lab 13 GPameasured · lab 18.4 W/(m·K)calculated 3 of 3
BeCuBeryllium copper 8.36 g/cm³measured · lab 131 GPameasured · lab 105 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
BeOBeryllium oxide 3.01 g/cm³measured · lab no data 285 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
BeBeryllium 1.85 g/cm³measured · lab 290 GPameasured · lab 216 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Bi2Te3, Sb2Te3Bismuth telluride (with antimony telluride) 6.5 to 7.64 g/cm³measured · lab no data 1.29 to 1.48 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
B4CBoron carbide 2.5 gm/cm3measured · lab 440 GPameasured · lab 45 to 100 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
BiBismuth 9.78 to 9.8 g/cm³measured · lab 32 GPameasured · lab 8 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
h-BNHexagonal boron nitride 2 to 2.1 g/cm³measured · lab 47 to 80 GPameasured · lab 30 to 600 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
BorosilicateBorosilicate glass 2.23 g/cm³measured · lab no data 1.2 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
C510Phosphor bronze C51000 (CuSn5P) 8.86 g/cm³measured · lab 110 GPameasured · lab 84 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
C360Free-cutting brass C36000 8.5 g/cm³measured · lab no data 116 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
CACellulose acetate 1.29 to 1.32 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
C954Aluminium bronze C95400 7.45 g/cm³measured · lab 107 GPameasured · lab 58.7 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
BBoron 2.35 to 2.61 g/cm³measured · lab 428 GPameasured · lab 27 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
CdCadmium 8.69 g/cm³measured · lab 50 GPameasured · lab 97 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
CdSeCadmium selenide (infrared optical crystal) 5.81 g/cm³measured · lab no data 6.2 to 6.9 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
CsICaesium iodide (CsI), with thallium and sodium doped scintillator grades 4.51 g/cm³measured · lab 5.3 GPameasured · lab 1.1 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
CsCaesium 1,827 to 1,892 kg/cu mmeasured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
CaTiO3Calcium titanate 3.86 to 4.1 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
CaF2Calcium fluoride (single-crystal CaF2, fluorite) 3.18 g/cm³measured · lab 75.8 GPameasured · lab 9.71 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
CFCarbon fibre (PAN-based, pitch-based) and carbon/carbon 1.77 to 2.12 g/cm³measured · lab 135 to 634 GPameasured · lab 9.37 to 140 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
C260Cartridge brass 70/30 8.53 g/cm³measured · lab 110 GPameasured · lab 121 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
CaCalcium 1.54 to 1.57 g/cm³measured · lab 20 GPameasured · lab 200 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
CA, CABCellulose acetate (CA) and cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB), cellulose esters for films, fibres, moulded parts and coatings 1.26 to 1.31 g/cm³measured · lab no data 0.17 to 0.33 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
RCFRefractory ceramic fibre insulation (alumina-silica) 0.064 to 0.45 g/cm³measured · lab no data 0.08 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
CeO2Cerium(IV) oxide 7.65 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
CeCerium 6.75 to 6.77 g/cm³measured · lab no data 11.3 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
CFRPCarbon-fibre reinforced epoxy (CFRP) 1.3 to 1.8 g/cm³measured · lab 11.7 to 230 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
Ni-10Cr (Chromel-P)Chromel 8.72 to 8.73 g/cm³measured · lab 200 GPameasured · lab 19.2 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Cr alloysChromium-rich binary alloys 7.1 to 7.19 g/cm³measured · lab 279 GPameasured · lab 93.9 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
CrB2Chromium diboride 5.15 to 6.68 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
CrNChromium nitride 5.9 g/cm³measured · lab 200 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
CrChromium 7.14 to 7.19 g/cm³measured · lab 279 GPameasured · lab 93.9 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
UNS R30605Cobalt-chromium alloys (Haynes 25 / L-605 and CoCrMo medical grades) 8.3 to 9.13 g/cm³measured · lab 225 GPameasured · lab 9.4 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
CoFe / Co-W / Co-Ti / Co-AlCobalt-iron and cobalt intermetallic alloys (Co-Fe, Co-Ti, Co-W, Co-Al) 7.9 g/cm³measured · lab 397 to 440 GPacalculated no data 2 of 3
CoO and Co3O4Cobalt oxide 5.7 to 6.7 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
CoCobalt 8.9 g/cm³measured · lab 209 to 211 GPameasured · lab 100 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
CuNiConstantan 8.9 g/cm³measured · lab 162 to 165 GPameasured · lab 19.5 to 21.2 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
COCCyclic olefin copolymer 1.01 to 1.02 g/cm³measured · lab 2.6 to 3.2 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
CuO, Cu2OCopper oxides (cupric oxide and cuprous oxide) 6 -measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
CuCopper 8.9 to 8.96 g/cm³measured · lab 117 GPameasured · lab 391 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
PCTFE (CTFE, Kel-F)Polychlorotrifluoroethylene 2.13 g/cm³measured · lab 5.65 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
CuCrZrCopper-chromium-zirconium (CuCrZr) 8.75 to 8.94 g/cm³measured · lab 108 to 130 GPameasured · lab 310 to 330 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
CuNi 70/30Cupronickel 70/30 8.94 g/cm³measured · lab no data 29 to 33 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
2101Lean duplex stainless steel 2101 (UNS S32101) 7.8 g/cm³measured · lab 200 GPameasured · lab 16 to 18 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
E-glassE-glass fibre 2.59 to 2.62 g/cm³measured · lab 73 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
DyDysprosium 8.54 to 8.55 g/cm³measured · lab 61 GPameasured · lab 11 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
ECTFE (Halar)Ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene 1.65 to 1.71 g/cm³measured · lab 1.65 to 1.7 GPameasured · lab 0.16 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Fe-SiSilicon electrical steel 7.6 to 7.85 g/cm³measured · lab 185 GPameasured · lab 21 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
EPEpoxy (epoxide) 1.11 to 1.16 g/cm³measured · lab 2.75 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
EPDMEthylene propylene diene monomer rubber (EPDM) 1.14 to 1.19 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
ErErbium 9.01 to 9.06 g/cm³measured · lab 69.9 GPameasured · lab 14.5 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
ETFEEthylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer 1.7 to 1.74 g/cm³measured · lab 1.08 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
ECEthylene carbonate 1.32 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
EuEuropium 5.25 to 5.26 g/cm³measured · lab 18 to 18.2 GPameasured · lab 13.9 to 14 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Ni-Cr-Al-Cu precision resistance alloyEvanohm 8.1 g/cm³measured · lab 221 GPameasured · lab 14.6 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Fe-Cr-Al-YFecralloy 7.22 g/cm³measured · lab no data 16 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
FEPFluorinated ethylene propylene 2.14 to 2.15 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
FeMo, FeMn, FeV, FeTiFerroalloys (steelmaking master alloys) 7.3 to 9 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
FKMFluoroelastomer FKM (Viton) 1.85 to 1.9 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
SiO2 glassFused silica 2.2 g/cm³measured · lab 72.7 GPameasured · lab 1.3 to 1.4 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
GdGadolinium 7.89 to 7.9 g/cm³measured · lab 54.8 to 56.2 GPameasured · lab 10.6 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
GaInSnGalinstan 6.44 to 6.49 g/cm³measured · lab no data 25.4 to 26.4 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
GaAsGallium arsenide 5.32 g/cm³measured · lab no data 46 to 55 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
GaNGallium nitride 6.15 g/cm³measured · lab no data 130 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
Be3Al2Si6O18 / SiO2 / CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 / KAlSi3O8 / (Mg,Fe)2SiO4Technical gemstone minerals (beryl, opal, turquoise, feldspar, olivine) 1.9 to 3.27 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
C21000Gilding metal 95/5 8.8 to 8.86 g/cm³measured · lab 117 GPameasured · lab 189 to 234 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
GeGermanium 5.33 g/cm³measured · lab 103 GPameasured · lab 58.6 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
GCGlassy carbon 1.42 to 1.54 g/cm³measured · lab 35 GPameasured · lab 4.6 to 6.3 W/(K.m)measured · lab 3 of 3
Au alloysGold alloys 15.8 to 16 g/cm³measured · lab no data 49 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
AuSnGold-tin eutectic solder (Au80Sn20) 14.7 -measured · lab 68 to 88 GPameasured · lab 57 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
AuGold 19.3 g/cm³measured · lab no data 320 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
GrGraphite 1.9 to 2.3 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
Gray iron (ASTM A48, EN-GJL, GG 25)Gray cast iron (flake graphite iron) 7.2 g/cm³measured · lab 103 to 118 GPameasured · lab 50 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Gr-SStructural graphite 1.72 to 2.27 g/cm³measured · lab 14 GPameasured · lab 8 to 1,800 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
HfCHafnium carbide 12.2 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
HfO2Hafnium oxide 9.68 g/cm³measured · lab no data 1.5 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
HfHafnium 13.1 to 13.3 g/cm³measured · lab 137 GPameasured · lab 23 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Ni-MoHastelloy B-3 9.22 g/cm³measured · lab 216 GPameasured · lab 11.2 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
C-276 (UNS N10276)Hastelloy C-276 8.89 to 8.9 g/cm³measured · lab 205 GPameasured · lab 7.3 to 19 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
C-22Hastelloy C-22 8.69 g/cm³measured · lab 206 GPameasured · lab 10.1 to 21.3 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
X (UNS N06002)Hastelloy X 8.22 g/cm³measured · lab 205 GPameasured · lab 9.2 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
UNS R30004Havar 8.3 g/cm³measured · lab 203 GPameasured · lab 13 to 14.7 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
UNS N07214Haynes 214 8.05 g/cm³measured · lab 218 GPameasured · lab 12 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
H230 (UNS N06230)Haynes 230 8.97 g/cm³measured · lab 209 GPameasured · lab 8.9 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
HDPEHigh-density polyethylene 0.95 to 0.96 g/cm³measured · lab 0.75 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
HoHolmium 8.79 g/cm³measured · lab 64.8 to 65 GPameasured · lab 16 to 16.2 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
UNS N08800Incoloy 800 7.94 g/cm³measured · lab 197 GPameasured · lab 11.5 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Alloy 825 (UNS N08825)Incoloy 825 8.14 g/cm³measured · lab 196 GPameasured · lab 11.1 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Alloy 600 (UNS N06600, W.Nr. 2.4816)Inconel 600 8.47 to 8.5 g/cm³measured · lab 214 GPameasured · lab 14.9 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Alloy 601Inconel 601 8.11 g/cm³measured · lab 207 GPameasured · lab 11.2 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Alloy 617Inconel 617 8.36 g/cm³measured · lab 211 GPameasured · lab 13.4 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
IN625 (UNS N06625)Inconel 625 8.44 g/cm³measured · lab 205 to 208 GPameasured · lab 9.8 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
In-Sn / In-AgIndium-tin and indium-silver solders 7.3 g/cm³measured · lab no data 34 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
X-750 (UNS N07750)Inconel X-750 8.28 g/cm³measured · lab 214 GPameasured · lab 83 Btu/in./hr/sq ft/°Fmeasured · lab 3 of 3
InIndium 7.3 to 7.31 g/cm³measured · lab 10.6 to 11 GPameasured · lab 82 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
FeNi36Invar 36 8.05 to 8.13 g/cm³measured · lab 140 to 141 GPameasured · lab 10.5 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
IN718 (UNS N07718)Inconel 718 8.22 g/cm³measured · lab 200 GPameasured · lab 11.4 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
IrIridium 22.6 g/cm³measured · lab 528 GPameasured · lab 59 to 147 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
PPD-T (Kevlar)Kevlar para-aramid fibre 1.44 g/cm³measured · lab 70.5 to 112 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
Fe2O3, Fe3O4Iron oxide 4.7 to 5.24 g/cm³measured · lab 120 to 180 GPameasured · lab 5 to 10 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Fe-Ni-CoKovar 8.36 g/cm³measured · lab 138 GPameasured · lab 17.5 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
LaB6Lanthanum hexaboride 4.72 g/cm³measured · lab no data 47 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
LSMLanthanum strontium manganite 2 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
LCPLiquid crystal polymer 1.4 g/cm³measured · lab no data 0.18 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
LaLanthanum 6.14 to 6.17 g/cm³measured · lab 36.6 to 37 GPameasured · lab 13 to 13.4 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Pb alloysLead alloys other than antimonial lead (Pb-Sn-Ag, Pb-Sn-Sb, Pb-Bi, Pb-Se) 8.1 to 8.5 g/cm³measured · lab no data 49 to 50 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
PZTLead zirconate titanate 7.8 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
PbLead 11.3 g/cm³measured · lab no data 35 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
CW614NLeaded free-machining brass CW614N (CuZn39Pb3, UNS C38500) 8.44 to 8.47 g/cm³measured · lab 97 to 105 GPameasured · lab 123 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
LiFLithium fluoride (single-crystal LiF) 2.64 g/cm³measured · lab 65 GPameasured · lab 11.3 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
LiPF6Lithium hexafluorophosphate 1.5 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
LFPLithium iron phosphate 0.8 to 1.5 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
LCOLithium cobalt oxide 4.2 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
LiLithium metal 0.53 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
LNOLithium nickel oxide 3.3 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
LLZOLithium lanthanum zirconium oxide 5.09 g/cm³calculated 140 to 154 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
LuLutetium 9.84 g/cm³measured · lab 84 GPameasured · lab 16.4 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
MGCMacor 2.52 g/cm³measured · lab 66.9 GPameasured · lab 1.46 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
MgOMagnesium oxide (magnesia) 3.58 to 3.6 g/cm³measured · lab 249 GPameasured · lab 42 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
AZ31BMagnesium alloy AZ31B 1.8 g/cm³measured · lab 45 GPameasured · lab 96 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
AZ61Magnesium alloy AZ61 1.8 g/cm³measured · lab no data 79.5 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
EV31AMagnesium alloy EV31A (Elektron 21) 1.82 g/cm³measured · lab 44.8 GPameasured · lab 116 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
MgMagnesium (pure metal) 1.74 g/cm³measured · lab 45 GPameasured · lab 156 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
MnManganese 7.21 to 7.47 g/cm³measured · lab 198 GPameasured · lab 7.8 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
CuMn12NiManganin 8.4 g/cm³measured · lab 124 to 159 GPameasured · lab 22 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
MAXMAX phase ceramics 4.47 g/cm³measured · lab 265 GPacalculated 43 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
MGMetallic glass (amorphous metal ribbons) 7.18 to 7.59 g/cm³measured · lab 100 to 110 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
TM boridesMetal borides (transition-metal diborides and boride layers) 5.56 to 12.6 g/cm³measured · lab 248 to 489 GPameasured · lab 16 to 60 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Mo2CMolybdenum carbide 9.18 to 9.2 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
MoSi2Molybdenum disilicide 5.6 to 6.5 g/cm³measured · lab 407 GPameasured · lab 15 to 30 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
MoS2Molybdenum disulfide 5.06 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
MoSe2Molybdenum diselenide 6 to 9.32 g/cm³measured · lab 90 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
Mo-ReMolybdenum-rhenium alloy 14.6 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
Mo-30WMolybdenum-tungsten alloy (Mo-30W) 10.9 to 11.2 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
MoMolybdenum 10.2 g/cm³measured · lab no data 142 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
Alloy 400 (UNS N04400)Monel 400 8.8 to 8.83 g/cm³measured · lab 179 to 180 GPameasured · lab 22 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
K-500Monel K-500 8.44 to 8.45 g/cm³measured · lab 179 GPameasured · lab 17.4 to 17.5 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Ni-Fe-MoMu-metal 8.7 to 8.75 g/cm³measured · lab 190 to 221 GPameasured · lab 19 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
MBCMycelium-bound composite 0.06 to 0.32 g/cm³measured · lab 0.00051 to 0.0012 GPameasured · lab 0.04 to 0.085 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
NbTiNiobium-titanium 6.4 to 6.5 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
NdFeBNeodymium-iron-boron sintered magnet alloy 7.5 to 7.6 g/cm³measured · lab no data 6.16 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
NdNeodymium 6.8 to 7.01 g/cm³measured · lab 41 to 41.4 GPameasured · lab 16.5 to 17 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
NiCr 80/20Nichrome 8.3 to 8.4 g/cm³measured · lab no data 15 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
Ni3Al, NiAlNickel aluminide 7.5 g/cm³measured · lab 200 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
NiBe2Nickel-beryllium alloy 360 (UNS N03360) 8.27 to 8.36 g/cm³measured · lab 195 to 210 GPameasured · lab 48 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Ni-alloysMinor nickel alloys (nickel-iron soft-magnetic and nickel-manganese grades) 8.2 to 8.86 g/cm³measured · lab no data 13 to 44 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
NiONickel oxide 6.67 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
NiNickel 8.89 to 8.91 g/cm³measured · lab 205 GPameasured · lab 70.3 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
C75200Nickel silver C75200 8.7 to 8.75 g/cm³measured · lab 135 GPameasured · lab 32 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
UNS N07090 (W. Nr. 2.4632)Nimonic 90 8.18 g/cm³measured · lab 204 GPameasured · lab 11.5 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Nb alloysNiobium alloys (Nb-1Zr, C-103, FS-85) 8.57 to 8.85 g/cm³measured · lab 90 GPameasured · lab 38.1 to 44.7 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
NbCNiobium carbide 7.82 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
Nb2O5Niobium pentoxide 4.6 to 8.2 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
NbNiobium 8.58 to 8.86 g/cm³measured · lab 90 to 105 GPameasured · lab 53.7 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
NiTiNitinol 6.45 g/cm³measured · lab 28 to 83 GPameasured · lab 8.6 to 18 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Nitronic 60Nitronic 60 stainless steel 7.62 gm/cm3measured · lab 180 GPameasured · lab 9 Btu/ft hr °Fmeasured · lab 3 of 3
NomexNomex meta-aramid fibre and fabric 0.96 to 1.37 g/cm³measured · lab no data 0.14 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
OsOsmium 22.5 to 22.6 g/cm³measured · lab 559 GPameasured · lab 87.6 to 88 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
PA 11Polyamide 11 (nylon 11, PA11) 1.03 to 1.05 g/cm³measured · lab 0.35 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
PA 12Polyamide 12 (nylon 12, PA12) 0.9 to 0.95 g/cm³measured · lab 1.7 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
PA 6Polyamide 6 (nylon 6) 1.12 to 1.15 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
PAIPolyamide-imide 1.41 to 1.45 g/cm³measured · lab 4.14 to 6.83 GPameasured · lab 0.53 W/m/Kmeasured · lab 3 of 3
Pd-Cu, Pd-Ni, Pd-CrPalladium alloys (Pd-Cu, Pd-Ni, Pd-Cr) 10.8 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
Pd-AgPalladium-silver alloys 10.9 g/cm³measured · lab 114 GPameasured · lab 61 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
PA 46Polyamide 46 (nylon 46) 1.18 to 1.19 g/cm³measured · lab 1 to 16 GPameasured · lab 0.3 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
PANPolyacrylonitrile 1.14 to 1.18 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
PdPalladium 12 g/cm³measured · lab 121 GPameasured · lab 72 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
PBIPolybenzimidazole 1.28 to 1.3 g/cm³measured · lab 5.9 GPameasured · lab 0.41 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
PA 66Polyamide 66 (nylon 66) 1.13 to 1.14 g/cm³measured · lab no data 0.33 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
PBO (Zylon)Poly(p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole) fibre (Zylon) 1.4 g/cm³measured · lab 137 to 270 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
PDMSPolydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), Sylgard 184 and silicone elastomer 1.03 g/cm³measured · lab no data 0.27 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
PEEKPolyetheretherketone 1.3 g/cm³measured · lab no data 0.29 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
PBTPolybutylene terephthalate (PBT) 1.3 to 1.33 g/cm³measured · lab 2.4 to 2.6 GPameasured · lab 0.27 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
PEIPolyetherimide 1.27 to 1.34 g/cm³measured · lab 3.2 GPameasured · lab 0.22 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
PEKPolyetherketone 1.3 g/cm³measured · lab 4.2 to 4.3 GPameasured · lab 0.29 W/m/Kmeasured · lab 3 of 3
PEKKPolyetherketoneketone 1.29 g/cm³measured · lab 1.06 to 4 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
PENPolyethylene naphthalate (PEN), biaxially oriented film and engineering resin 1.33 to 1.36 g/cm³measured · lab 2.2 to 5.5 GPameasured · lab 0.15 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Ni-Fe-MoPermalloy 80 8.7 g/cm³measured · lab 190 to 221 GPameasured · lab 19 to 34.6 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
PEOPolyethylene oxide 1.15 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
FeCoVPermendur (Hiperco 50) 8.12 g/cm³measured · lab 190 to 215 GPameasured · lab 29.8 to 30 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
PESPolyethersulfone 1.37 g/cm³measured · lab 2.64 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
PETPolyethylene terephthalate (PET), including biaxially oriented film (Mylar) 1.35 to 1.39 g/cm³measured · lab 3.8 GPameasured · lab 0.15 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
PFAPerfluoroalkoxy alkane 2.14 to 2.15 g/cm³measured · lab 0.48 GPameasured · lab 0.2 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
PGPyrolytic graphite 2.25 g/cm³measured · lab 4.8 GPameasured · lab 10 to 1,700 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
PHBPolyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), poly(3-hydroxybutyrate), with the PHB/PHV copolymer (PHBV) for comparison 1.22 to 1.23 g/cm³measured · lab 3.3 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
PFPhenolic resin (phenol-formaldehyde; Bakelite and phenolic laminates) 1.21 to 1.32 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
C521Phosphor bronze C52100 (CuSn8) 8.79 g/cm³measured · lab 115 GPameasured · lab 67 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
UNS R30003Phynox 8.3 g/cm³measured · lab 186 to 221 GPameasured · lab 12.5 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
PI (CP1)Colorless polyimide CP1 film 1.42 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
PI (Kapton H)Kapton H polyimide film 1.43 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
PI (Kapton HN)Kapton HN polyimide film 1.42 to 1.43 g/cm³measured · lab no data 0.12 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
PI (PMR-15)High temperature polyimide resin (PMR-15) 1.29 to 1.32 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
PI (Upilex-S)Upilex-S polyimide film (BPDA) 1.39 to 1.47 g/cm³measured · lab 9.1 GPameasured · lab 0.29 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
PLAPolylactic acid (PLA), polylactide, including Ingeo grades for injection moulding, extrusion and 3D printing 1.22 to 1.24 g/cm³measured · lab 2.31 to 3.5 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
Pt-IrPlatinum-iridium alloy 21.5 to 21.7 g/cm³measured · lab 202 to 255 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
Pt-RhPlatinum-rhodium alloys 17.6 to 20 g/cm³measured · lab 208 to 276 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
Pt-W, Pt-CuPlatinum-tungsten and platinum-copper alloys 21.3 g/cm³measured · lab 230 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
PMMAPoly(methyl methacrylate) 1.19 g/cm³measured · lab no data 0.19 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
PtPlatinum 21.4 to 21.5 g/cm³measured · lab 168 to 170 GPameasured · lab 71.6 to 74 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
PMP (TPX)Polymethylpentene 0.83 g/cm³measured · lab 1.9 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
PEPolyethylene 0.93 to 0.96 g/cm³measured · lab 0.8 to 1.27 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
PCPolycarbonate (bisphenol-A) 1.19 g/cm³measured · lab 2.35 to 2.4 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
PKAliphatic polyketone (PK, POKETONE, AKROTEK PK) 0.95 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
PPPolypropylene 0.9 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
POMPolyoxymethylene (acetal), POM 1.41 to 1.42 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
KPotassium metal and NaK eutectic 0.86 g/cm³measured · lab no data 0.23 cal/(sec degC cm)measured · lab 2 of 3
PPOPolyphenylene oxide 1.06 to 1.21 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
PPSPolyphenylene sulfide 1.36 to 1.68 g/cm³measured · lab 5.77 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
PPAPolyphthalamide 1.45 to 1.47 g/cm³measured · lab 11.5 to 12.1 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
PPSUPolyphenylsulfone 1.29 g/cm³measured · lab 2.34 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
PCPropylene carbonate 1.2 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
PrPraseodymium 6.71 to 6.77 g/cm³measured · lab 37.3 GPameasured · lab 12.5 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
PSGeneral-purpose polystyrene (GPPS) and high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) 1.04 to 1.05 g/cm³measured · lab 1.86 to 3.3 GPameasured · lab 0.17 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
PSUPolysulfone 1.22 g/cm³measured · lab 2.48 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
PTFEPolytetrafluoroethylene 2.14 to 2.18 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
PUPolyurethane 1.03 to 1.23 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
PVCPolyvinyl chloride 1.18 to 1.62 g/cm³measured · lab 2.3 to 3.72 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
PVFPolyvinyl fluoride (clear Tedlar) 1.37 to 1.72 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
PVF (white Tedlar)Crystalline polyvinyl fluoride with white pigment 1.37 to 1.72 g/cm³measured · lab 2.66 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
Al2Si4O10(OH)2Pyrophyllite 2.3 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
Ln2O3Rare-earth sesquioxides (family) 3.86 to 9.5 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
ReRhenium 21 g/cm³measured · lab 460 GPameasured · lab 48 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
RhRhodium 12.4 g/cm³measured · lab 380 GPameasured · lab 150 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
-Rose's metal, Newton's metal, Field's metal and the bismuth-lead and bismuth-tin eutectics 8.56 to 10.4 g/cm³measured · lab no data 4 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
Cr:Al2O3Ruby (chromium-doped single-crystal alumina) 3.98 g/cm³measured · lab no data 33 to 35 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
RuRuthenium 12.2 to 12.4 g/cm³measured · lab 447 GPameasured · lab 117 to 120 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
SmSamarium 7.35 to 7.52 g/cm³measured · lab 50 GPameasured · lab 13 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Al2O3Sapphire (single-crystal alpha-alumina) 3.97 to 3.98 g/cm³measured · lab 335 to 470 GPameasured · lab 23 to 42 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
ScScandium 2.98 to 2.99 g/cm³measured · lab 74 to 74.4 GPameasured · lab 15.8 to 16 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
SRCSelf-reinforced polymer composites and aramid composites 0.91 to 1.44 g/cm³measured · lab 0.55 to 112 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
SeSelenium 4.81 g/cm³measured · lab 10 GPameasured · lab 0.52 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
AlN-BNShapal 2.88 to 2.95 g/cm³measured · lab 176 to 186 GPameasured · lab 90 to 92 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
SiO2 aerogelSilica aerogel 0.01 to 0.2 g/cm³measured · lab no data 0.014 to 0.02 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
C655Silicon bronze C65500 (CuSi3Mn1) 8.53 g/cm³measured · lab 103 GPameasured · lab 36.3 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
SiCSilicon carbide 3 to 3.17 g/cm³measured · lab 370 to 421 GPameasured · lab 140 to 490 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
SiGeSilicon-germanium alloy 4.31 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
Si3N4Silicon nitride 2.53 to 3.37 g/cm³measured · lab 180 to 320 GPameasured · lab 24 to 29 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
SiOSilicon monoxide 2.13 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
SiSilicon 2.33 g/cm³measured · lab no data 150 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
RTVLow-outgassing silicone RTV (DOWSIL 93-500 space-grade encapsulant) 1.08 g/cm³measured · lab no data 0.15 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
Ag alloysSilver alloys (brazing, silver-gold and contact alloys) 10 to 10.9 g/cm³measured · lab 80 to 85 GPameasured · lab 371 W/(m·K)calculated 3 of 3
W-AgSilver-tungsten 11.8 to 16.1 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
AgSilver 10.5 g/cm³measured · lab no data 429 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
SmCoSamarium-cobalt sintered magnet alloy 8.2 to 8.5 g/cm³measured · lab 1.2 to 1.6 10^11 N/m2measured · lab 11.6 to 12.8 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
NaSodium 0.97 g/cm³measured · lab no data 132 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
Soda-limeSoda-lime glass 2.5 g/cm³measured · lab 72 GPameasured · lab 0.94 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
SAC305SAC305 solder (Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu) 7.35 g/cm³measured · lab 6.9 GPameasured · lab 61 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
SnPbTin-lead solder (Sn63/Pb37 eutectic and Sn60/Pb40) 8.4 to 8.5 g/cm³measured · lab no data 49 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
15-7 PHPH 15-7 Mo stainless steel 7.67 to 7.8 g/cm³measured · lab 200 GPameasured · lab 16.2 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
1.4418 (X4CrNiMo16-5-1)Martensitic stainless steel (EN 1.4418, X4CrNiMo16-5-1) 7.7 g/cm³measured · lab 200 GPameasured · lab 15 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
2507 (UNS S32750)Super duplex stainless steel 2507 7.8 g/cm³measured · lab 200 GPameasured · lab 14 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
17-7 PH (UNS S17700, EN 1.4568, Type 631)17-7 PH stainless steel 7.65 to 7.81 g/cm³measured · lab 200 GPameasured · lab 16.9 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
301 (UNS S30100)Stainless steel 301 7.88 to 8.03 g/cm³measured · lab 174 to 200 GPameasured · lab 16.3 to 21.4 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
17-4 PH (UNS S17400, Type 630)17-4 PH stainless steel 7.75 to 7.86 g/cm³measured · lab 196 to 201 GPameasured · lab 17.9 to 22.6 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
2205 (UNS S32205)Duplex stainless steel 2205 7.8 to 7.82 g/cm³measured · lab 190 to 200 GPameasured · lab 14 to 15 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
302AISI 302 stainless steel (UNS S30200, EN 1.4310) 7.9 g/cm³measured · lab 193 to 200 GPameasured · lab 16.3 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
303 (UNS S30300)Stainless steel 303 7.89 to 8.03 g/cm³measured · lab 193 to 200 GPameasured · lab 15 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
2304 (UNS S32304, EN 1.4362)Lean duplex stainless steel 2304 7.8 g/cm³measured · lab 200 GPameasured · lab 16 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
304L (UNS S30403)Stainless steel 304L 7.9 g/cm³measured · lab 200 GPameasured · lab 16.3 to 21.4 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
309AISI 309 stainless steel 8.03 g/cm³measured · lab 200 GPameasured · lab 15.6 to 18.7 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
310S (UNS S31008, EN 1.4845)Stainless steel 310S 7.8 to 8.03 g/cm³measured · lab 195 to 196 GPameasured · lab 13 to 15 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
321AISI 321 stainless steel (UNS S32100, EN 1.4541) 7.92 to 8.09 g/cm³measured · lab 193 GPameasured · lab 15 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
317LAISI 317L stainless steel 8.03 g/cm³measured · lab 200 GPameasured · lab 13.5 to 14 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
316 (UNS S31600)Stainless steel 316 7.87 to 8.07 g/cm³measured · lab 190 to 205 GPameasured · lab 13 to 17 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
347AISI 347 stainless steel 7.96 g/cm³measured · lab 193 GPameasured · lab 16.3 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
347HAISI 347H stainless steel 7.9 to 7.98 g/cm³measured · lab 200 GPameasured · lab 14 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
409 (UNS S40900, EN 1.4512)Stainless steel 409 7.6 to 7.75 g/cm³measured · lab 208 to 220 GPameasured · lab 25 to 25.8 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
316L (UNS S31603)Stainless steel 316L 7.99 to 8.03 g/cm³measured · lab 193 to 200 GPameasured · lab 14.6 to 16.2 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
410 (UNS S41000)Stainless steel 410 7.73 to 7.75 g/cm³measured · lab 200 GPameasured · lab 24.9 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
410S (UNS S41008)Stainless steel 410S 7.73 g/cm³measured · lab 200 GPameasured · lab 26.9 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
420Stainless steel 420 7.7 to 7.75 g/cm³measured · lab 200 to 215 GPameasured · lab 24.9 to 30 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
416AISI 416 stainless steel 7.7 to 7.81 g/cm³measured · lab 190 to 215 GPameasured · lab 24.9 to 30 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
431 (UNS S43100, EN 1.4057)Stainless steel 431 7.8 g/cm³measured · lab 200 to 215 GPameasured · lab 25 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
430 (UNS S43000)Stainless steel 430 7.7 to 7.74 g/cm³measured · lab 200 GPameasured · lab 23.9 to 26 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
430F (UNS S43020)Stainless steel 430F 7.7 g/cm³measured · lab 200 GPameasured · lab 25 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
440C (UNS S44004)Stainless steel 440C 7.61 to 7.7 g/cm³measured · lab 200 to 210 GPameasured · lab 22.8 to 24.2 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
444 (UNS S44400)Stainless steel 444 7.7 to 7.75 g/cm³measured · lab 215 to 220 GPameasured · lab 23 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
904L (UNS N08904, EN 1.4539)Super-austenitic stainless steel 904L 7.95 to 8 g/cm³measured · lab 190 to 195 GPameasured · lab 12 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
304 (UNS S30400)Stainless steel 304 7.85 to 8.06 g/cm³measured · lab 200 GPameasured · lab 14 to 17 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
S41500 (F6NM forged, CA6NM cast)Martensitic stainless steel 13Cr-4Ni (UNS S41500) 7.61 to 8.1 g/cm³measured · lab 190 to 215 GPameasured · lab 25 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
1010 (UNS G10100, AISI 1010)Carbon steel 1010 7.9 g/cm³measured · lab 190 to 210 GPameasured · lab 64.2 W/(m∙°C)measured · lab 3 of 3
1018 (UNS G10180, AISI 1018)Carbon steel 1018 7.67 to 7.9 g/cm³measured · lab 190 to 210 GPameasured · lab 25 to 93 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
MgO-SiO2Steatite 2.5 to 3.1 g/cm³measured · lab 120 GPameasured · lab 2 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
1070 (UNS G10700, AISI 1070, SAE 1070)Carbon steel 1070 7.7 to 8.03 g/cm³measured · lab 190 to 210 GPameasured · lab 50 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
1215 (UNS G12150, AISI 1215)Carbon steel 1215 7.67 to 7.87 g/cm³measured · lab 190 to 210 GPameasured · lab 51.9 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
4130 (UNS G41300)Alloy steel AISI 4130 (chromium-molybdenum) 7.85 g/cm³measured · lab 205 GPameasured · lab 30.1 to 42.7 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
4140 (UNS G41400)Alloy steel AISI 4140 (chromium-molybdenum) 7.85 g/cm³measured · lab 205 GPameasured · lab 42.6 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
4340 (UNS G43400)Alloy steel AISI 4340 (nickel-chromium-molybdenum) 7.7 to 8.03 g/cm³measured · lab 190 to 210 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
A36 (UNS K02600)ASTM A36 structural carbon steel 7.8 g/cm³measured · lab 200 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
Ag 92.5 Cu 7.5Sterling silver 10.4 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
TaCTantalum carbide 13.9 to 15 g/cm³measured · lab no data 22 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
MgB2, REBCO, BSCCOSuperconducting wire composites (MgB2, REBCO and Bi-2223 tapes) 2.57 to 6.4 g/cm³measured · lab 149 to 186 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
TaTantalum 16.6 g/cm³measured · lab no data 57 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
Cu-TeTellurium copper 8.94 g/cm³measured · lab 117 GPameasured · lab 355 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
TeTellurium 6 to 6.25 g/cm³measured · lab 43 GPameasured · lab 3 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
TbTerbium 8.23 g/cm³measured · lab 55.7 to 56 GPameasured · lab 11 to 11.1 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
TCThermocouple wire alloys (Types J, T, E and N) 7.86 to 8.9 g/cm³measured · lab 117 GPameasured · lab 81 to 391 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
WT20Thoriated tungsten (WT20) 11.7 g/cm³measured · lab 411 GPameasured · lab 174 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
TmThulium 9.32 g/cm³measured · lab 56 to 74 GPameasured · lab 16.9 to 17 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Ti-6Al-4VTitanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) 4.43 g/cm³measured · lab 114 GPameasured · lab 6.7 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Sn-Sb-CuTin-antimony babbitt (tin-base bearing metal) 6.68 to 7.39 g/cm³measured · lab 52 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
SnO2, ITOTin(IV) oxide and indium tin oxide 6.8 to 7.13 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
SnZn and SnBiTin-zinc (Sn91Zn9 eutectic) and tin-bismuth (Sn42Bi58) low-temperature solders 7.27 to 8.72 g/cm³measured · lab no data 61 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
SnTin 5.77 to 7.31 g/cm³measured · lab 49.9 to 50 GPameasured · lab 66.6 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Sn/CuTinned copper 7.28 to 10.5 g/cm³measured · lab 50 GPameasured · lab 66.6 to 430 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Beta 3Beta titanium alloy Ti-11.5Mo-6Zr-4.5Sn (Beta 3), with Beta C and Ti-15-3 4.78 to 5.07 g/cm³measured · lab 82 to 111 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
TiAlGamma titanium aluminide (TiAl), Ti-48Al-2Cr-2Nb turbine-blade alloy 3.8 to 8.3 g/cm³measured · lab 110 to 207 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
TiB2Titanium diboride 4.5 g/cm³measured · lab 500 to 565 GPameasured · lab 60 to 120 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Ti Grade 11Commercially pure titanium with palladium, Grade 11 (UNS R52250) 4.51 g/cm³measured · lab 112 GPameasured · lab 16 to 21.8 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
TiCTitanium carbide 4.93 g/cm³measured · lab 444 GPacalculated no data 2 of 3
TiO2Titanium dioxide 3.8 to 4 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
CP Ti Grade 2Commercially pure titanium, Grade 2 (UNS R50400) 4.51 g/cm³measured · lab 103 GPameasured · lab 22 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Ti Gr 12Titanium grade 12, Ti-0.3Mo-0.8Ni (UNS R53400) 4.51 g/cm³measured · lab 103 GPameasured · lab 19 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Ti-6Al-4V ELITitanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) 4.42 g/cm³measured · lab 107 to 122 GPameasured · lab 6.6 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
CP Ti Grade 3Commercially pure titanium, Grade 3 (UNS R50550) 4.51 g/cm³measured · lab 103 GPameasured · lab 21.8 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
CP Ti Grade 7Commercially pure titanium, Grade 7 (UNS R52400, Ti-0.15Pd) 4.51 g/cm³measured · lab 112 GPameasured · lab 21.8 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Ti-3Al-2.5V (Grade 9)Titanium Grade 9, Ti-3Al-2.5V (UNS R56320) 4.48 g/cm³measured · lab 91 to 110 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
TiH2Titanium hydride 3.78 to 11.4 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
Ti minor alloysMinor titanium alloys, Ti-Mo, Ti-V, Ti-Fe, Ti-Si and Ti-Ga binaries, Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn, Ti-10V-2Fe-3Al and Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr (Beta C) 4.54 g/cm³measured · lab 103 GPameasured · lab 0.71 to 7.8 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
1.2316 (X38CrMo16)1.2316 stainless plastic mould steel (EN 1.2316, printed name X38CrMo16) 7.7 g/cm³measured · lab no data 23.5 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
A2 (UNS T30102, EN 1.2363)AISI A2 air-hardening cold-work tool steel (EN 1.2363, X100CrMoV5) 7.86 g/cm³measured · lab 190 to 210 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
1.2738 (P20+Ni)1.2738 plastic mould steel (40CrMnNiMo8-6-4, AISI P20+Ni) 7.8 g/cm³measured · lab 205 GPameasured · lab 29 to 34.5 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
H13 (EN 1.2344)AISI H13 hot-work tool steel (EN 1.2344, X40CrMoV5-1) 7.8 g/cm³measured · lab 210 GPameasured · lab 25 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
P20 (UNS T51620)P20 plastic mould steel (AISI P20, UNS T51620, EN 1.2311) 7.83 to 7.86 g/cm³measured · lab 190 to 210 GPameasured · lab 32.5 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
D2 (UNS T30402, EN 1.2379)AISI D2 cold-work tool steel (EN 1.2379, X153CrMoV12) 7.7 to 8 g/cm³measured · lab 190 to 210 GPameasured · lab 20 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
MSi2Transition-metal silicides (disilicides) 4.13 to 9.3 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
WCTungsten carbide (cemented carbide) 14.4 to 15.6 g/cm³measured · lab 530 to 700 GPameasured · lab 110 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
W-CuTungsten-copper 14.5 to 15.5 g/cm³measured · lab 280 GPameasured · lab 180 to 235 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
WS2Tungsten disulfide 7.5 g/cm³measured · lab 160 to 170 GPameasured · lab 32 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
WHATungsten heavy alloy 16.9 to 18.9 g/cm³measured · lab 330 to 385 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
W-ReTungsten-rhenium alloys 19.3 to 19.7 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
WO3Tungsten trioxide 7.16 to 7.2 g/cm³measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
WTungsten 19.3 g/cm³measured · lab 411 GPameasured · lab 174 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
UHMWPEUltra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene 0.93 to 0.97 g/cm³measured · lab 0.55 GPameasured · lab 0.41 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
TZMTZM molybdenum alloy 10.2 g/cm³measured · lab 300 GPameasured · lab 130 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
V alloysVanadium alloys (V-4Cr-4Ti, V-Ti, V-Nb) 6.05 g/cm³measured · lab 126 GPacalculated no data 2 of 3
V2O5Vanadium pentoxide 3.4 -measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
VVanadium 6.11 g/cm³measured · lab 128 GPameasured · lab 30.7 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
-Wood's metal 10.2 g/cm³measured · lab 12.7 GPameasured · lab no data 2 of 3
UNS N07001Waspaloy 8.19 g/cm³measured · lab 211 GPameasured · lab 12.6 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
YbYtterbium 6.54 to 6.98 g/cm³measured · lab 17.8 to 24 GPameasured · lab 34.9 to 38.5 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
YYttrium 4.47 g/cm³measured · lab 63.5 GPameasured · lab 17.2 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Y2O3Yttrium oxide 4.84 to 5.01 g/cm³measured · lab 160 to 188 GPameasured · lab 10 to 14.5 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
ZnOZinc oxide 5.67 g/cm³measured · lab no data 50 W/(m·K)calculated 2 of 3
Zn minor alloysZinc minor alloys (rolled titanium-zinc, zinc-nickel plating, zinc-aluminium-magnesium coatings) 7.14 to 7.2 g/cm³measured · lab no data 109 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
ZnSeZinc selenide (polycrystalline optical material) 5.27 to 5.42 g/cm³measured · lab 67.2 GPameasured · lab 18 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
ZnSZinc sulphide (CVD multispectral and IR grades) 4.08 to 4.09 g/cm³measured · lab 74.5 GPameasured · lab 27.2 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
Mg-PSZ, ATZ, ZTAMagnesia-stabilised zirconia and other zirconia grades 4 to 5.74 g/cm³measured · lab 200 to 360 GPameasured · lab 2.2 to 27 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
ZnZinc and zinc alloys 6.3 to 7.2 g/cm³measured · lab no data 109 to 115 W/(m·K)measured · lab 2 of 3
Zr alloysZirconium alloys (Zircaloy, ZIRLO, Zr-2.5Nb, Zr-Al) 6.55 g/cm³measured · lab 99.3 GPameasured · lab 21.5 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
ZrCZirconium carbide 6.73 g/cm³measured · lab 435 to 464 GPameasured · lab 17.5 to 40 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
YSZYttria-stabilised zirconia 6.02 to 6.07 g/cm³measured · lab 195 to 210 GPameasured · lab 2.2 to 3 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3
ZrNZirconium nitride 7,090 kg m-3measured · lab no data no data 1 of 3
ZrZirconium and Zircaloy 6.51 to 6.64 g/cm³measured · lab 94.7 to 99.3 GPameasured · lab 21.5 W/(m·K)measured · lab 3 of 3

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MaterialHazardsFailure risksWorst severityKnown gaps
ABSAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene 4 5 moderate 10
ADC (CR-39)Poly(allyl diglycol carbonate), ADC (CR-39) 2 2 critical 10
AFAmorphous fluoropolymer (Teflon AF) 5 3 none listed 9
AlnicoAlnico permanent-magnet alloy 6 5 high 13
KNAlumel 2 3 high 12
Al2O3Alumina 2 3 moderate 8
1050Aluminium alloy 1050 2 3 high 17
2011Aluminium alloy 2011 3 2 moderate 15
2014Aluminium alloy 2014 2 3 critical 10
2017Aluminium alloy 2017 2 3 moderate 11
2024Aluminium alloy 2024 2 3 high 23
2219Aluminium alloy 2219 1 1 high 8
2319Aluminium alloy 2319 2 2 moderate 11
2017AAluminium alloy 2017A 2 3 moderate 11
2618AAluminium alloy 2618A 3 3 high 14
3003Aluminium alloy 3003 2 1 moderate 23
4047Aluminium alloy 4047 2 0 none listed 14
5019Aluminium alloy 5019 3 2 moderate 13
5052Aluminium alloy 5052 2 2 moderate 13
3103Aluminium alloy 3103 2 2 high 16
5056Aluminium alloy 5056 3 2 moderate 14
5083Aluminium alloy 5083 3 2 none listed 21
AlMg2Aluminium alloy 5251 2 3 moderate 11
AlMg3Aluminium alloy 5754 3 2 moderate 12
5XXXAluminium-magnesium alloys (5XXX series) 2 4 moderate 13
6013Aluminium alloy 6013 1 1 moderate 15
6061Aluminium alloy 6061 2 4 high 10
6063Aluminium alloy 6063 3 1 none listed 13
6082Aluminium alloy 6082 3 2 moderate 12
6101Aluminium alloy 6101 3 2 moderate 13
7075-T6Aluminium alloy 7075-T6 4 2 high 13
AA7050Aluminium alloy 7050 2 2 moderate 13
AA8011Aluminium alloy 8011 2 2 high 13
C630Aluminium bronze C63000 (wrought, CuAl10Ni5Fe4) 2 3 moderate 18
Al4C3Aluminium carbide 2 2 high 16
2195 (Al-Cu-Li)Aluminium-lithium alloy 2195 3 2 moderate 10
AlNAluminium nitride 2 2 moderate 15
AlAluminium 5 3 moderate 12
AluminosilicateAluminosilicate glass 1 4 high 15
Pb-SbAntimonial lead 3 2 moderate 14
AsArsenic 3 3 high 10
SbAntimony 3 2 moderate 12
BaTiO3Barium titanate 4 4 moderate 10
BaBarium metal 4 3 high 12
BeCuBeryllium copper 5 2 moderate 13
BeOBeryllium oxide 3 1 high 14
BeBeryllium 3 3 high 12
Bi2Te3, Sb2Te3Bismuth telluride (with antimony telluride) 4 3 high 15
B4CBoron carbide 2 2 moderate 16
BiBismuth 2 3 moderate 11
h-BNHexagonal boron nitride 2 5 high 16
BorosilicateBorosilicate glass 1 4 moderate 7
C510Phosphor bronze C51000 (CuSn5P) 2 2 moderate 13
C360Free-cutting brass C36000 2 3 moderate 19
CACellulose acetate 3 2 moderate 11
C954Aluminium bronze C95400 2 3 moderate 19
BBoron 2 3 high 13
CdCadmium 3 2 high 9
CdSeCadmium selenide (infrared optical crystal) 4 4 high 15
CsICaesium iodide (CsI), with thallium and sodium doped scintillator grades 1 4 high 17
CsCaesium 6 4 critical 14
CaTiO3Calcium titanate 2 3 high 13
CaF2Calcium fluoride (single-crystal CaF2, fluorite) 5 3 high 15
CFCarbon fibre (PAN-based, pitch-based) and carbon/carbon 2 3 high 11
C260Cartridge brass 70/30 1 2 moderate 17
CaCalcium 3 3 high 9
CA, CABCellulose acetate (CA) and cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB), cellulose esters for films, fibres, moulded parts and coatings 4 5 high 13
RCFRefractory ceramic fibre insulation (alumina-silica) 4 2 moderate 13
CeO2Cerium(IV) oxide 2 3 high 12
CeCerium 3 3 critical 13
CFRPCarbon-fibre reinforced epoxy (CFRP) 2 3 none listed 13
Ni-10Cr (Chromel-P)Chromel 4 3 moderate 15
Cr alloysChromium-rich binary alloys 3 2 high 13
CrB2Chromium diboride 3 3 moderate 11
CrNChromium nitride 2 2 moderate 16
CrChromium 3 3 high 11
UNS R30605Cobalt-chromium alloys (Haynes 25 / L-605 and CoCrMo medical grades) 1 3 moderate 13
CoFe / Co-W / Co-Ti / Co-AlCobalt-iron and cobalt intermetallic alloys (Co-Fe, Co-Ti, Co-W, Co-Al) 1 0 none listed 14
CoO and Co3O4Cobalt oxide 2 2 moderate 12
CoCobalt 2 3 high 11
CuNiConstantan 2 2 moderate 13
COCCyclic olefin copolymer 5 3 moderate 11
CuO, Cu2OCopper oxides (cupric oxide and cuprous oxide) 3 2 moderate 16
CuCopper 2 3 moderate 13
PCTFE (CTFE, Kel-F)Polychlorotrifluoroethylene 3 2 none listed 11
CuCrZrCopper-chromium-zirconium (CuCrZr) 2 3 high 14
CuNi 70/30Cupronickel 70/30 1 3 moderate 14
2101Lean duplex stainless steel 2101 (UNS S32101) 4 3 moderate 16
E-glassE-glass fibre 2 0 none listed 12
DyDysprosium 2 3 critical 15
ECTFE (Halar)Ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene 3 2 high 11
Fe-SiSilicon electrical steel 2 1 moderate 13
EPEpoxy (epoxide) 2 2 none listed 5
EPDMEthylene propylene diene monomer rubber (EPDM) 4 6 critical 15
ErErbium 3 4 critical 16
ETFEEthylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer 1 2 moderate 7
ECEthylene carbonate 2 2 high 9
EuEuropium 3 4 critical 11
Ni-Cr-Al-Cu precision resistance alloyEvanohm 4 2 moderate 13
Fe-Cr-Al-YFecralloy 0 2 moderate 14
FEPFluorinated ethylene propylene 2 1 none listed 8
FeMo, FeMn, FeV, FeTiFerroalloys (steelmaking master alloys) 3 3 moderate 11
FKMFluoroelastomer FKM (Viton) 4 4 critical 11
SiO2 glassFused silica 1 2 moderate 11
GdGadolinium 5 4 critical 14
GaInSnGalinstan 1 2 moderate 15
GaAsGallium arsenide 2 1 high 8
GaNGallium nitride 2 2 none listed 12
Be3Al2Si6O18 / SiO2 / CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 / KAlSi3O8 / (Mg,Fe)2SiO4Technical gemstone minerals (beryl, opal, turquoise, feldspar, olivine) 1 2 moderate 12
C21000Gilding metal 95/5 1 2 moderate 16
GeGermanium 2 2 high 12
GCGlassy carbon 1 3 moderate 10
Au alloysGold alloys 2 1 moderate 15
AuSnGold-tin eutectic solder (Au80Sn20) 1 3 moderate 13
AuGold 2 2 moderate 12
GrGraphite 3 3 high 9
Gray iron (ASTM A48, EN-GJL, GG 25)Gray cast iron (flake graphite iron) 1 3 none listed 13
Gr-SStructural graphite 2 2 moderate 11
HfCHafnium carbide 3 2 high 16
HfO2Hafnium oxide 3 3 moderate 13
HfHafnium 3 4 critical 16
Ni-MoHastelloy B-3 3 4 high 14
C-276 (UNS N10276)Hastelloy C-276 3 6 high 15
C-22Hastelloy C-22 3 3 moderate 15
X (UNS N06002)Hastelloy X 2 4 high 13
UNS R30004Havar 3 4 critical 16
UNS N07214Haynes 214 1 3 high 11
H230 (UNS N06230)Haynes 230 2 4 high 11
HDPEHigh-density polyethylene 3 2 high 10
HoHolmium 5 4 critical 16
UNS N08800Incoloy 800 2 3 moderate 11
Alloy 825 (UNS N08825)Incoloy 825 3 4 moderate 17
Alloy 600 (UNS N06600, W.Nr. 2.4816)Inconel 600 1 5 high 13
Alloy 601Inconel 601 2 3 moderate 14
Alloy 617Inconel 617 2 4 moderate 10
IN625 (UNS N06625)Inconel 625 3 4 high 13
In-Sn / In-AgIndium-tin and indium-silver solders 2 3 moderate 11
X-750 (UNS N07750)Inconel X-750 3 4 high 11
InIndium 4 3 moderate 13
FeNi36Invar 36 2 3 moderate 8
IN718 (UNS N07718)Inconel 718 2 2 high 18
IrIridium 2 3 moderate 12
PPD-T (Kevlar)Kevlar para-aramid fibre 5 3 moderate 8
Fe2O3, Fe3O4Iron oxide 4 2 moderate 14
Fe-Ni-CoKovar 2 2 moderate 11
LaB6Lanthanum hexaboride 2 3 moderate 14
LSMLanthanum strontium manganite 3 2 moderate 10
LCPLiquid crystal polymer 1 2 moderate 10
LaLanthanum 6 4 high 14
Pb alloysLead alloys other than antimonial lead (Pb-Sn-Ag, Pb-Sn-Sb, Pb-Bi, Pb-Se) 4 2 moderate 10
PZTLead zirconate titanate 2 3 high 12
PbLead 3 2 high 11
CW614NLeaded free-machining brass CW614N (CuZn39Pb3, UNS C38500) 2 3 high 20
LiFLithium fluoride (single-crystal LiF) 4 2 moderate 12
LiPF6Lithium hexafluorophosphate 3 4 high 12
LFPLithium iron phosphate 2 2 moderate 7
LCOLithium cobalt oxide 2 4 critical 8
LiLithium metal 6 6 critical 10
LNOLithium nickel oxide 4 4 high 10
LLZOLithium lanthanum zirconium oxide 2 2 high 9
LuLutetium 3 3 high 12
MGCMacor 3 3 high 11
MgOMagnesium oxide (magnesia) 3 3 high 10
AZ31BMagnesium alloy AZ31B 1 4 high 13
AZ61Magnesium alloy AZ61 1 2 high 14
EV31AMagnesium alloy EV31A (Elektron 21) 1 4 high 11
MgMagnesium (pure metal) 3 4 high 12
MnManganese 4 2 high 15
CuMn12NiManganin 2 3 moderate 20
MAXMAX phase ceramics 1 3 moderate 13
MGMetallic glass (amorphous metal ribbons) 2 3 high 15
TM boridesMetal borides (transition-metal diborides and boride layers) 5 2 moderate 14
Mo2CMolybdenum carbide 3 3 moderate 17
MoSi2Molybdenum disilicide 2 2 moderate 15
MoS2Molybdenum disulfide 2 3 high 11
MoSe2Molybdenum diselenide 6 2 moderate 17
Mo-ReMolybdenum-rhenium alloy 2 4 critical 14
Mo-30WMolybdenum-tungsten alloy (Mo-30W) 2 2 high 20
MoMolybdenum 3 3 critical 15
Alloy 400 (UNS N04400)Monel 400 2 7 high 17
K-500Monel K-500 2 2 moderate 10
Ni-Fe-MoMu-metal 1 2 moderate 12
MBCMycelium-bound composite 1 2 moderate 14
NbTiNiobium-titanium 3 2 high 11
NdFeBNeodymium-iron-boron sintered magnet alloy 7 4 high 12
NdNeodymium 4 3 high 11
NiCr 80/20Nichrome 2 2 moderate 11
Ni3Al, NiAlNickel aluminide 2 2 high 13
NiBe2Nickel-beryllium alloy 360 (UNS N03360) 3 3 moderate 13
Ni-alloysMinor nickel alloys (nickel-iron soft-magnetic and nickel-manganese grades) 0 1 high 15
NiONickel oxide 4 2 moderate 14
NiNickel 4 4 high 13
C75200Nickel silver C75200 3 3 moderate 19
UNS N07090 (W. Nr. 2.4632)Nimonic 90 2 4 moderate 14
Nb alloysNiobium alloys (Nb-1Zr, C-103, FS-85) 2 3 critical 13
NbCNiobium carbide 3 1 moderate 18
Nb2O5Niobium pentoxide 3 2 high 15
NbNiobium 3 3 critical 13
NiTiNitinol 2 4 high 11
Nitronic 60Nitronic 60 stainless steel 3 3 high 20
NomexNomex meta-aramid fibre and fabric 4 4 moderate 14
OsOsmium 3 3 high 11
PA 11Polyamide 11 (nylon 11, PA11) 2 3 moderate 17
PA 12Polyamide 12 (nylon 12, PA12) 2 3 high 14
PA 6Polyamide 6 (nylon 6) 3 4 moderate 8
PAIPolyamide-imide 2 4 high 17
Pd-Cu, Pd-Ni, Pd-CrPalladium alloys (Pd-Cu, Pd-Ni, Pd-Cr) 5 3 high 11
Pd-AgPalladium-silver alloys 4 3 high 11
PA 46Polyamide 46 (nylon 46) 2 3 high 16
PANPolyacrylonitrile 2 1 low 8
PdPalladium 3 2 high 12
PBIPolybenzimidazole 2 2 none listed 7
PA 66Polyamide 66 (nylon 66) 3 3 moderate 14
PBO (Zylon)Poly(p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole) fibre (Zylon) 2 3 critical 11
PDMSPolydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), Sylgard 184 and silicone elastomer 3 3 high 12
PEEKPolyetheretherketone 2 3 moderate 9
PBTPolybutylene terephthalate (PBT) 3 4 high 10
PEIPolyetherimide 1 2 critical 9
PEKPolyetherketone 0 3 high 13
PEKKPolyetherketoneketone 0 3 high 15
PENPolyethylene naphthalate (PEN), biaxially oriented film and engineering resin 2 2 moderate 13
Ni-Fe-MoPermalloy 80 1 2 moderate 14
PEOPolyethylene oxide 1 1 moderate 9
FeCoVPermendur (Hiperco 50) 1 2 moderate 13
PESPolyethersulfone 2 3 moderate 12
PETPolyethylene terephthalate (PET), including biaxially oriented film (Mylar) 4 3 moderate 10
PFAPerfluoroalkoxy alkane 3 2 high 4
PGPyrolytic graphite 2 1 low 8
PHBPolyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), poly(3-hydroxybutyrate), with the PHB/PHV copolymer (PHBV) for comparison 1 3 moderate 15
PFPhenolic resin (phenol-formaldehyde; Bakelite and phenolic laminates) 2 4 moderate 14
C521Phosphor bronze C52100 (CuSn8) 2 2 moderate 16
UNS R30003Phynox 2 1 moderate 16
PI (CP1)Colorless polyimide CP1 film 0 3 high 8
PI (Kapton H)Kapton H polyimide film 2 2 high 12
PI (Kapton HN)Kapton HN polyimide film 2 4 high 13
PI (PMR-15)High temperature polyimide resin (PMR-15) 2 3 high 9
PI (Upilex-S)Upilex-S polyimide film (BPDA) 2 1 none listed 7
PLAPolylactic acid (PLA), polylactide, including Ingeo grades for injection moulding, extrusion and 3D printing 6 5 moderate 18
Pt-IrPlatinum-iridium alloy 3 1 low 12
Pt-RhPlatinum-rhodium alloys 1 3 high 11
Pt-W, Pt-CuPlatinum-tungsten and platinum-copper alloys 3 1 moderate 15
PMMAPoly(methyl methacrylate) 2 4 high 8
PtPlatinum 2 2 low 16
PMP (TPX)Polymethylpentene 2 2 moderate 12
PEPolyethylene 1 1 moderate 10
PCPolycarbonate (bisphenol-A) 3 1 moderate 9
PKAliphatic polyketone (PK, POKETONE, AKROTEK PK) 3 5 high 15
PPPolypropylene 2 1 moderate 11
POMPolyoxymethylene (acetal), POM 1 6 critical 10
KPotassium metal and NaK eutectic 3 2 high 11
PPOPolyphenylene oxide 3 1 moderate 17
PPSPolyphenylene sulfide 2 1 moderate 15
PPAPolyphthalamide 3 4 moderate 11
PPSUPolyphenylsulfone 3 4 high 11
PCPropylene carbonate 4 2 high 10
PrPraseodymium 6 4 critical 17
PSGeneral-purpose polystyrene (GPPS) and high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) 1 2 moderate 11
PSUPolysulfone 2 1 none listed 8
PTFEPolytetrafluoroethylene 3 3 high 10
PUPolyurethane 2 2 moderate 10
PVCPolyvinyl chloride 3 3 moderate 18
PVFPolyvinyl fluoride (clear Tedlar) 0 1 none listed 11
PVF (white Tedlar)Crystalline polyvinyl fluoride with white pigment 3 2 none listed 9
Al2Si4O10(OH)2Pyrophyllite 2 2 high 11
Ln2O3Rare-earth sesquioxides (family) 10 3 moderate 15
ReRhenium 3 3 high 13
RhRhodium 3 3 moderate 15
-Rose's metal, Newton's metal, Field's metal and the bismuth-lead and bismuth-tin eutectics 5 4 high 13
Cr:Al2O3Ruby (chromium-doped single-crystal alumina) 2 2 moderate 19
RuRuthenium 2 2 moderate 13
SmSamarium 2 2 high 11
Al2O3Sapphire (single-crystal alpha-alumina) 3 2 moderate 14
ScScandium 5 4 critical 16
SRCSelf-reinforced polymer composites and aramid composites 4 4 high 16
SeSelenium 4 4 high 11
AlN-BNShapal 1 3 moderate 12
SiO2 aerogelSilica aerogel 2 1 moderate 12
C655Silicon bronze C65500 (CuSi3Mn1) 4 3 moderate 13
SiCSilicon carbide 1 2 moderate 10
SiGeSilicon-germanium alloy 1 2 moderate 14
Si3N4Silicon nitride 2 1 none listed 8
SiOSilicon monoxide 3 4 high 13
SiSilicon 2 1 none listed 11
RTVLow-outgassing silicone RTV (DOWSIL 93-500 space-grade encapsulant) 1 2 high 16
Ag alloysSilver alloys (brazing, silver-gold and contact alloys) 2 0 none listed 15
W-AgSilver-tungsten 2 2 moderate 15
AgSilver 1 3 high 11
SmCoSamarium-cobalt sintered magnet alloy 4 4 high 13
NaSodium 6 5 high 16
Soda-limeSoda-lime glass 1 4 high 13
SAC305SAC305 solder (Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu) 3 3 moderate 13
SnPbTin-lead solder (Sn63/Pb37 eutectic and Sn60/Pb40) 3 1 moderate 13
15-7 PHPH 15-7 Mo stainless steel 1 2 high 9
1.4418 (X4CrNiMo16-5-1)Martensitic stainless steel (EN 1.4418, X4CrNiMo16-5-1) 3 3 moderate 17
2507 (UNS S32750)Super duplex stainless steel 2507 3 4 high 11
17-7 PH (UNS S17700, EN 1.4568, Type 631)17-7 PH stainless steel 2 4 high 19
301 (UNS S30100)Stainless steel 301 6 3 high 15
17-4 PH (UNS S17400, Type 630)17-4 PH stainless steel 4 5 high 16
2205 (UNS S32205)Duplex stainless steel 2205 3 6 high 18
302AISI 302 stainless steel (UNS S30200, EN 1.4310) 1 3 moderate 16
303 (UNS S30300)Stainless steel 303 3 5 high 16
2304 (UNS S32304, EN 1.4362)Lean duplex stainless steel 2304 3 7 high 12
304L (UNS S30403)Stainless steel 304L 2 3 high 21
309AISI 309 stainless steel 3 4 moderate 12
310S (UNS S31008, EN 1.4845)Stainless steel 310S 1 4 critical 11
321AISI 321 stainless steel (UNS S32100, EN 1.4541) 1 2 moderate 12
317LAISI 317L stainless steel 3 4 high 16
316 (UNS S31600)Stainless steel 316 3 2 high 17
347AISI 347 stainless steel 3 3 moderate 14
347HAISI 347H stainless steel 4 3 moderate 19
409 (UNS S40900, EN 1.4512)Stainless steel 409 2 3 moderate 21
316L (UNS S31603)Stainless steel 316L 3 3 high 20
410 (UNS S41000)Stainless steel 410 1 3 high 17
410S (UNS S41008)Stainless steel 410S 1 1 moderate 13
420Stainless steel 420 2 4 high 12
416AISI 416 stainless steel 3 5 critical 14
431 (UNS S43100, EN 1.4057)Stainless steel 431 1 4 moderate 15
430 (UNS S43000)Stainless steel 430 2 7 high 15
430F (UNS S43020)Stainless steel 430F 2 6 high 19
440C (UNS S44004)Stainless steel 440C 1 5 high 18
444 (UNS S44400)Stainless steel 444 2 4 high 22
904L (UNS N08904, EN 1.4539)Super-austenitic stainless steel 904L 4 4 moderate 12
304 (UNS S30400)Stainless steel 304 2 3 high 16
S41500 (F6NM forged, CA6NM cast)Martensitic stainless steel 13Cr-4Ni (UNS S41500) 2 4 high 14
1010 (UNS G10100, AISI 1010)Carbon steel 1010 2 2 none listed 17
1018 (UNS G10180, AISI 1018)Carbon steel 1018 2 2 none listed 17
MgO-SiO2Steatite 2 3 moderate 12
1070 (UNS G10700, AISI 1070, SAE 1070)Carbon steel 1070 1 3 moderate 9
1215 (UNS G12150, AISI 1215)Carbon steel 1215 4 3 none listed 11
4130 (UNS G41300)Alloy steel AISI 4130 (chromium-molybdenum) 3 4 high 20
4140 (UNS G41400)Alloy steel AISI 4140 (chromium-molybdenum) 2 3 high 18
4340 (UNS G43400)Alloy steel AISI 4340 (nickel-chromium-molybdenum) 3 1 moderate 22
A36 (UNS K02600)ASTM A36 structural carbon steel 2 4 high 12
Ag 92.5 Cu 7.5Sterling silver 2 0 none listed 14
TaCTantalum carbide 2 3 high 15
MgB2, REBCO, BSCCOSuperconducting wire composites (MgB2, REBCO and Bi-2223 tapes) 3 3 high 13
TaTantalum 3 2 none listed 8
Cu-TeTellurium copper 3 2 moderate 12
TeTellurium 5 3 high 15
TbTerbium 5 4 high 16
TCThermocouple wire alloys (Types J, T, E and N) 2 5 high 12
WT20Thoriated tungsten (WT20) 2 2 moderate 11
TmThulium 4 4 high 15
Ti-6Al-4VTitanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) 2 2 none listed 13
Sn-Sb-CuTin-antimony babbitt (tin-base bearing metal) 3 2 high 13
SnO2, ITOTin(IV) oxide and indium tin oxide 5 2 moderate 15
SnZn and SnBiTin-zinc (Sn91Zn9 eutectic) and tin-bismuth (Sn42Bi58) low-temperature solders 7 3 high 17
SnTin 2 2 moderate 13
Sn/CuTinned copper 3 4 high 11
Beta 3Beta titanium alloy Ti-11.5Mo-6Zr-4.5Sn (Beta 3), with Beta C and Ti-15-3 2 0 none listed 15
TiAlGamma titanium aluminide (TiAl), Ti-48Al-2Cr-2Nb turbine-blade alloy 2 4 high 15
TiB2Titanium diboride 2 2 moderate 13
Ti Grade 11Commercially pure titanium with palladium, Grade 11 (UNS R52250) 2 0 none listed 15
TiCTitanium carbide 2 2 high 18
TiO2Titanium dioxide 3 2 moderate 10
CP Ti Grade 2Commercially pure titanium, Grade 2 (UNS R50400) 2 4 high 17
Ti Gr 12Titanium grade 12, Ti-0.3Mo-0.8Ni (UNS R53400) 1 3 moderate 14
Ti-6Al-4V ELITitanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) 1 2 moderate 14
CP Ti Grade 3Commercially pure titanium, Grade 3 (UNS R50550) 3 2 moderate 20
CP Ti Grade 7Commercially pure titanium, Grade 7 (UNS R52400, Ti-0.15Pd) 2 3 moderate 17
Ti-3Al-2.5V (Grade 9)Titanium Grade 9, Ti-3Al-2.5V (UNS R56320) 3 3 moderate 19
TiH2Titanium hydride 4 4 high 17
Ti minor alloysMinor titanium alloys, Ti-Mo, Ti-V, Ti-Fe, Ti-Si and Ti-Ga binaries, Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn, Ti-10V-2Fe-3Al and Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr (Beta C) 1 0 none listed 15
1.2316 (X38CrMo16)1.2316 stainless plastic mould steel (EN 1.2316, printed name X38CrMo16) 3 1 moderate 19
A2 (UNS T30102, EN 1.2363)AISI A2 air-hardening cold-work tool steel (EN 1.2363, X100CrMoV5) 3 0 none listed 17
1.2738 (P20+Ni)1.2738 plastic mould steel (40CrMnNiMo8-6-4, AISI P20+Ni) 4 8 moderate 22
H13 (EN 1.2344)AISI H13 hot-work tool steel (EN 1.2344, X40CrMoV5-1) 4 10 none listed 20
P20 (UNS T51620)P20 plastic mould steel (AISI P20, UNS T51620, EN 1.2311) 3 5 moderate 17
D2 (UNS T30402, EN 1.2379)AISI D2 cold-work tool steel (EN 1.2379, X153CrMoV12) 3 5 moderate 17
MSi2Transition-metal silicides (disilicides) 4 1 moderate 12
WCTungsten carbide (cemented carbide) 4 1 moderate 18
W-CuTungsten-copper 3 2 moderate 11
WS2Tungsten disulfide 3 3 high 15
WHATungsten heavy alloy 1 1 moderate 13
W-ReTungsten-rhenium alloys 3 3 high 17
WO3Tungsten trioxide 3 3 moderate 12
WTungsten 3 2 moderate 11
UHMWPEUltra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene 4 4 high 13
TZMTZM molybdenum alloy 2 2 critical 12
V alloysVanadium alloys (V-4Cr-4Ti, V-Ti, V-Nb) 2 2 high 13
V2O5Vanadium pentoxide 4 2 high 19
VVanadium 3 3 high 14
-Wood's metal 5 2 high 11
UNS N07001Waspaloy 2 3 moderate 10
YbYtterbium 4 4 critical 15
YYttrium 5 4 critical 16
Y2O3Yttrium oxide 3 4 moderate 13
ZnOZinc oxide 3 2 moderate 14
Zn minor alloysZinc minor alloys (rolled titanium-zinc, zinc-nickel plating, zinc-aluminium-magnesium coatings) 4 2 moderate 17
ZnSeZinc selenide (polycrystalline optical material) 4 3 high 12
ZnSZinc sulphide (CVD multispectral and IR grades) 4 2 moderate 16
Mg-PSZ, ATZ, ZTAMagnesia-stabilised zirconia and other zirconia grades 2 5 critical 14
ZnZinc and zinc alloys 3 3 moderate 20
Zr alloysZirconium alloys (Zircaloy, ZIRLO, Zr-2.5Nb, Zr-Al) 0 4 high 11
ZrCZirconium carbide 2 4 high 15
YSZYttria-stabilised zirconia 2 4 moderate 14
ZrNZirconium nitride 1 0 none listed 15
ZrZirconium and Zircaloy 3 5 high 13

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MeasurementBetter whenHow it is tested
DensityMass per volume, which sets volumetric energydepends on the useCrystallographic or tap density
Young's modulusdepends on the use
Thermal conductivityHow well it moves heatdepends on the useASTM E1461