Shrinkage coefficient

Shrinkage coefficients and shrinkage values for materials

Upon solidification, the metals can shrink, reducing their size. This property is taken into account in the foundry.

The table shows the solidification shrinkage coefficient (%) of the materials presented in the table below. Select material and press “Show shrinkage coefficient” to find the specific coefficient of material chosen

Select material Select ... Rolled and drawn brass Cast brass Lightweight rollable aluminum alloys Light cast aluminum alloys Light alloys with magnesium electron) Aluminium Bismuth Tin bronze Aluminium bronze Tin Gray cast iron Malleable cast iron Cast steel Plumb Zinc