Semiconductor · Thermal Expansion
Thermal Expansion of Silicon
The thermal expansion of Silicon is approximately 2.6 ×10⁻⁶/K. How much it grows with temperature — critical for thermal-stress.
Thermal Expansion of Silicon
2.6 ×10⁻⁶/K
Ranked #49 of 53 materials by thermal expansion
Compared to nearby materials
| Graphite | 4 ×10⁻⁶/K |
| Silicon Nitride | 3.3 ×10⁻⁶/K |
| Borosilicate Glass | 3.3 ×10⁻⁶/K |
| Silicon | 2.6 ×10⁻⁶/K |
| Carbon Fiber (CFRP) | 2 ×10⁻⁶/K |
| Diamond | 1.1 ×10⁻⁶/K |
| Fused Silica | 0.55 ×10⁻⁶/K |
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