|
Substance |
Speed (m/s) |
| ||
|
Gases |
|
|
|
Air (0 °C) |
331 |
|
|
Air (20 °C) |
343 |
|
|
Carbon dioxide (0 °C) |
259 |
|
|
Oxygen (0 °C) |
316 |
|
|
Helium (0 °C) |
965 |
|
|
Liquids |
|
|
|
Chloroform (20 °C) |
1004 |
|
|
Ethyl alcohol (20 °C) |
1162 |
|
|
Mercury (20 °C) |
1450 |
|
|
Fresh water (20 °C) |
1482 |
|
|
Seawater (20 °C) |
1522 |
|
|
Solids |
|
|
|
Copper |
5010 |
|
|
Glass (Pyrex) |
5640 |
|
|
Lead |
1960 |
|
|
Steel |
5960 |
|
| ||
