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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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