Densidade de metais, gráfico e tabela de todos os metais comuns

Density of metals, table of all common metals

February 3, 2024 Luciano Bertene

Density of Metals – List of Metals by Density

Different metals have different densities and the difference in density between some metals is huge. For example, the densest metal is Osmium (Os), with a density of 22.59 g/cm3, which is 42 times greater than that of the least dense metal, Lithium (0.534 g/cm3).

The density of common metals such as iron is 7.87 g/cm3, mild steel is 7.85 g/cm3, 304 stainless steel is 8.0 g/cm3, aluminum is 2.7 g/cm3, copper is 8.93 g/cm3, gold is 19.3 g/cm3. cm3, silver is 10.49 g/cm3, for more metals, see the metal density chart and table below.

Density chart/table of common and less common metals

The table below lists the densities of different metals, including common metals and less common metals in g/cm3, kg/m3, lb/in3, lb/ft3.

Metal density chart
Various Metals	Density, g/cm3	Density, kg/m3	Density, lb/in3	Density, lb/ft3
Mild steel	7.85	7,850	0.284	490
Medium carbon steel	7.83	7,830	0.283	489
High carbon steel	7.81	7,810	0.282	488
Iron	7.87	7,870	0.284	491
Stainless steel	7.7-8.0	7,700-8,000	0.278-0.289	481-499
Aluminum	2.70	2,700	0.098	169
Copper	8.93	8,930	0.323	557.5
Brass	8:50am-8:80am	8,500-8,800	0.307-0.318	531-499
Gold	7:30 p.m.	19,302	0.697	1205
Silver	10:49 am	10,490	0.379	655
Lead	11:34 am	11,340	0.410	708
Nickel	8.90	8,902	0.322	556
Chrome	7.19	7,190	0.260	449
Antimony	6.70	6,697	0.242	418
Arsenic	5.78	5,778	0.209	361
Barium	3.5	3,500	0.126	218.5
Beryllium	1.85	1,848	0.067	115
Bismuth	9.81	9,808	0.354	612
Boron	2.45	2,450	0.089	153
Cadmium	8.64	8,642	0.312	540
Calcium	1.55	1,550	0.056	97
Carbon (graphite)	2.25	2,250	0.081	140.5
Cerium	8.16	8,160	0.295	509
Cesium	1.90	1,903	0.069	119
Cobalt	8.83	8,832	0.319	551
Dysprosium	8.55	8,551	0.309	534
Erbium	9.07	9,066	0.328	566
Europium	5.24	5,244	0.189	327
Gadolinium	7.90	7,901	0.285	493
Gallium	5.91	5,907	0.213	369
Germanium	5.32	5,323	0.192	332
Hafnium	1:31 p.m.	13,310	0.481	831
Holmium	8,795	8,795	0.318	549
Indian	7.3	7,300	0.264	456
Iridium	22,562	22,562	0.815	1409
Lanthanum	6.15	6,146	0.222	384
Lithium	0.533	533	0.019	33.3
Lutetium	9.84	9,841	0.356	614
Magnesium	1.74	1,738	0.063	108.5
Manganese	7.43	7,430	0.268	464
Mercury	1:55 p.m.	13,546	0.489	846
Molybdenum	10.22	10,220	0.369	638
Neodymium	7.01	7,008	0.253	438
Niobium	8.57	8,570	0.310	535
Osmium	22,587	22,587	0.816	1410
Palladium	12.02	12,020	0.434	750
Phosphorus (white)	1.83	1,830	0.066	114
Platinum	9:45 p.m.	21,450	0.775	1339
Plutonium	19.86	19,860	0.717	1240
Potassium	0.855	855	0.031	53
Praseodymium	6,773	6,773	0.245	423
Promethium	7,264	7,264	0.262	453
Protactinium	3:43 p.m.	15,430	0.557	963
Renius	21.02	21,020	0.759	1312
Rhodium	12:41	12,410	0.448	775
Rubidium	1,532	1,532	0.055	96
Ruthenium	12:45	12,450	0.450	777
Samarium	7.52	7,520	0.272	469.5
Scandium	2.99	2,989	0.108	187
Selenium	4.81	4,809	0.174	300
Silicon	2.33	2,329	0.084	145
Sodium	0.97	967	0.035	60
Strontium	2.6	2,600	0.094	162
Tantalum	16.6	16,600	0.600	1036
Technetium	11.5	11,500	0.415	718
Tellurium	6.24	6,237	0.225	389
Terbium	8.23	8,230	0.297	514
Thallium	11.87	11,872	0.429	741
Thorium	11.8	11,800	0.426	737
Thulium	9:32 am	9,321	0.337	582
Tin	5,765	5,765	0.208	360
Titanium	4.51	4,507	0.163	281
Tungsten	7:25 p.m.	19,254	0.696	1202
Uranium	19.05	19,050	0.688	1189
Vanadium	6.16	6,160	0.223	385
Ytterbium	6.90	6,903	0.249	431
Yttrium	4.47	4,469	0.161	279
Zinc	7.13	7,133	0.258	445
Zirconium	6.51	6,505	0.235	406

Observations on the density of the most common metals used

The density of a material is a fundamental measurement that helps determine its properties and applications in various fields, including engineering and manufacturing. Here is a detailed table and chart showing the densities of various common metals, which can help professionals select the appropriate material for their specific needs.

Common metals most used

Metal	Density (g/cm³)	Comments
Aluminum	2.70	Lightweight, corrosion resistant
Copper	8.96	Good electrical conductivity
Iron	7.87	Used in construction and manufacturing
Lead	11.34	High density, malleable
Steel	7.85	Iron alloy, widely used
Gold	19.32	Heavy, very malleable
Platinum	21.45	Precious, corrosion resistant
Zinc	7.14	Good for galvanizing
Tin	7.31	Low melting point
Nickel	8.90	Corrosion and heat resistant
Titanium	4.51	High strength, lightweight
Silver	10.49	Best conductor of electricity
Magnesium	1.74	Extremely light
Beryllium	1.85	High rigidity, light
Tungsten	19.25	Heaviest of the metals in common use

Applications and Considerations

Lightweight: Aluminum and magnesium are chosen for applications where weight is a critical consideration, such as in the aerospace and automotive industries.
Conductivity: Copper and silver are preferred in electrical and electronic applications due to their high conductivity.
Corrosion Resistance: Nickel and titanium are excellent for corrosive environments, being used in chemical and marine industries.
Hardness and Weight: Tungsten and platinum are used in applications that require materials with high density and hardness.

Concluding

Understanding the density of metals is crucial for material selection in engineering and manufacturing projects. Choosing the appropriate metal, based on its density and other properties, can significantly impact the performance and durability of the final product. Use this table and chart as a quick guide to make informed material decisions.

If you have experience with selecting materials based on their density or if you have any specific questions about the properties of the metals listed, please feel free to share your stories or ask questions in the comments below.