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Linear temperature coefficient of resistivity (at 20°C)

10^–3 / K

10^–3 / K
Aluminum
4.7
Carbon
– 0.5
Constantan
0.01
Germanium
– 48
Copper
3.9
Silicon
– 75
Gold
3.9


Iron
6.1


Lead
4.2


Magnesium
4.2


Manganin
0.02


Mercury
0.99


Nichrome
0.4


Nickel
6.5


Platinum
3.9


Silver
3.8


Tungsten
4.5