Modulus of Elasticity Values for Cylinders and Pistons
The table below provides modulus of elasticity values that are used in the Lambda b calculation for some common materials.
Materials
Modulus of Rigidity
Ferrous
Music Wire
29.0
Hard Drawn Steel
28.5
Chrome Steel
29.0
Silicon-Manganese
29.0
Stainless, 302, 304, 316
28.0
Stainless 17-7 PH
29.5
Stainless 420
29.0
Stainless 431
29.5
Non-Ferrous
Spring Brass
15.0
Phosphor Bronze
15.0
Beryllium Copper
17.0
Iconel
31.0
Monel
26.0