Room temperature Poisson's ratios for some of the copper alloys are given in the following chart.
Poisson's Ratio Values for Copper Alloys |
Copper Alloy |
Poisson's Ratio |
C11000 (electrolytic tough pitch) |
0.33 |
C17200 (beryllium - copper) |
0.30 |
C22000 (Commercial bronze, 90%) |
0.31 |
C26000 (cartridge brass) |
0.35 |
C36000 (free - cutting brass) |
0.34 |
C60600 (Aluminum bronze, 5%) |
0.326 |
C61300 (Aluminum bronze, 7%) |
0.312 |
C62300 (Aluminum bronze, 9%) |
0.328 |
C63000 (Nickel-aluminum bronze) |
0.328 |
C71500 (copper - nickel, 30%) |
0.34 |
C81500 (Chrome copper) |
0.32 |
C93200 (bearing bronze) |
0.34 |
C95800 (Propeller bronze) |
0.32 |
C96600 (beryllium cupro-nickel) |
0.33 |