Units, Conversions and some useful materials data

In summary, units and conversions are important concepts in the study of material science and engineering. Units refer to the standard measurements used to quantify physical properties such as length, mass, and volume. Conversions involve converting between different unit systems, such as the metric and imperial systems. Understanding units and conversions is crucial for accurately analyzing and comparing data in materials research. Additionally, there are various materials data resources, such as material property databases and handbooks, that provide valuable information for materials scientists and engineers. These resources contain data on properties such as strength, conductivity, and thermal properties, which are essential for designing and selecting materials for different applications. Familiarity with units, conversions, and materials data is essential for success in the field of materials science and
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Density of the metals and woods is pretty useful on that site. It lives in my bookmarks. However, they do not provide conversions in any unit other than the kilogram per cubic meter and we live in US. Therefore we needed a density unit converter site..

Upon some research I found that they have included all of the materials, woods and metals on the above site in an easily convertible fashion at this density converter page -> http://easyunitconverter.com/density-unit-conversion/density-unit-converter.aspx"

Hope it helps everyone...
Jackie
 
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FAQ: Units, Conversions and some useful materials data

What units are commonly used for measuring length?

The most commonly used units for measuring length are meters (m), centimeters (cm), and millimeters (mm).

How do I convert between units of length?

To convert between units of length, you can use the following conversions:
- 1 meter (m) = 100 centimeters (cm)
- 1 meter (m) = 1000 millimeters (mm)
- 1 centimeter (cm) = 10 millimeters (mm)

What units are typically used for measuring volume?

The most commonly used units for measuring volume are liters (L) and milliliters (mL).

How do I convert between units of volume?

To convert between units of volume, you can use the following conversions:
- 1 liter (L) = 1000 milliliters (mL)

What materials have high melting points?

Some materials with high melting points include tungsten (3410°C), carbon (3550°C), and titanium (1668°C).

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