Shear Modulus Values for Common Materials
On this page, you can find a curated list of shear modulus values for various materials, taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F).
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| Acetal | 1.6 |
| Acrylic | 1.7 |
| Aluminum | 25 |
| Bakelite | 3.5 |
| Brass | 40 |
| Bronze | 44 |
| Carbon Steel | 79.5 |
| Cast Iron | 41 |
| Chromium | 115 |
| Cobalt | 80 |
| Concrete | 21 |
| Copper | 45 |
| Glass (Borosilicate) | 32.5 |
| Glass (Float) | 30 |
| Glass (Pyrex) | 26.5 |
| Gold | 27 |
| Granite | 44 |
| Inconel | 77 |
| Invar | 55 |
| Lead | 5.6 |
| Magnesium | 17 |
| Marble | 25 |
| Molybdenum | 120 |
| Monel | 65 |
| Nickel | 76 |
| Niobium | 38 |
| Nylon | 4 |
| Platinum | 64 |
| Rubber | 0.0006 |
| Silver | 27 |
| Stainless steel | 75 |
| Steel | 79 |
| Tantalum | 70 |
| Titanium | 45 |
| Tungsten | 161 |
| Vanadium | 46 |
| Zinc | 40 |
| Zirconium | 35 |
The values provided are approximate and can vary depending on various factors such as composition, temperature, and processing methods.
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