Specific Resistance
The Specific Resistance (K) of a material is the resistance offered by a wire of this material which is one foot long with a diameter of one MIL.
The resistance of a wire is directly proportional to the specific resistance of the material.
| Material | "K" | Material | "K" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brass | 43.0 | Aluminum | 17.0 |
| Constantan | 295 | Monel | 253 |
| Copper | 10.8 | Nichrome | 600 |
| German Silver 18 % | 200 | Nickel | 947 |
| Gold | 14.7 | Tantalum | 93.3 |
| Iron (Pure) | 60.0 | Tin | 69.0 |
| Magnesium | 276 | Tungsten | 34.0 |
| Manganin | 265 | Silver | 9.7 |
| "K" = Specific Resistance | |||
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