Table 10.3
Values for the Bulk Modulus of Solid Materials
Material
Bulk Modulus
B
(N/m
2
)
Solids
Aluminum
7.1
×
10
10
Brass
6.7
×
10
10
Copper
1.3
×
10
11
Lead
4.2
×
10
10
Nylon
6.1
×
10
9
Pyrex glass
2.6
×
10
10
Steel
1.4
×
10
11
Liquids
Ethanol
8.9
×
10
8
oil
1.7
×
10
9
water
2.2
×
10
9
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