Specific Gravity/Density of Metals and Alloys

  Metal   Specific Gravity  
         
  Magnesium   1.75  
  Beryllium   1.82  
  Phosphorus   1.82  
  Carbon   2.22  
  Silicon   2.33  
  Aluminum   2.70  
  Antimony   6.62  
  Zinc   7.10  
  Chromium   7.19  
  Tin   7.30  
  Manganese   7.43  
  Stainless Steel   7.75  
  Steel   7.83  
  Iron   7.87  
  67%Cu 33% Zn: Brass   8.40  
  67%Cu 33%Sn: Bronze   8.60  
  Cadmium   8.65  
  Cobalt   8.90  
  Nickel   8.90  
  Copper   8.96  
  67%Pb 33%Sn Solder   9.40  
  Bismuth   9.80  
  Molybdenum   10.20  
  Silver, Coin   10.31  
  Silver, Sterling   10.36  
  Silver, Pure   10.49  
  Lead   11.34  
  Palladium   12.00  
  Ruthenium   12.20  
  Rhodium   12.44  
  Gold, 24K Pure   19.32  
  Platinum, Pure   21.45  
  5% Iridium Platinum Alloy   21.50  
  10% Iridium Platinum Alloy   21.54  
  15% Iridium Platinum Alloy   21.59  
  Iridium   22.50  
  Osmium   22.50  

Last Updated on 12/17/01
By rjr