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Coefficient of expansion
What is the coefficient of thermal expansion for 17-4PH STAINLESS STEEL ?
Richard Cox
- Sunnyvale, California
2003
Richard,
Figure 2.6.8.0 in Mil-Handbook-5 shows the change in thermal expansion coefficient with temperature and condition of the 17-4. Figure 6.2 to 6.8 microinches per inch, depending on your condition and temperature.
Lee Gearhart
metallurgist - E. Aurora, New York
2003
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