Table of COE and melting
point for common metals
Here's a table that summarizes
coefficients of expansion and melting points for metals commonly
used as inclusions for glass in a kiln.
Type of metal |
Coefficient of Expansion |
Melting point in
degrees F |
Melting point in
degrees C |
Aluminum |
248 |
1218 |
659 |
Brass, navy |
212 |
1650 |
900 |
Copper |
176 |
1981 |
1081 |
Gold |
140 |
1945 |
1061 |
Iron, cast |
108 |
2300 |
1260 |
Lead |
295 |
621 |
328 |
Silver |
191 |
1764 |
962 |
Steel, high carbon |
121 |
2500 |
1374 |
Steel, stainless |
171 |
2600-2750 |
1430-1507 |
Tin |
398 |
788 |
415 |
Note that these are for
pure metals or typical alloys. Other alloys can differ
significantly. ----------------
Copyright 2005 Brad Walker. All rights
reserved.
Source: U.S.
Military Training Circular No. 9-237, "Welding Theory and
Application."
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