Selected Values
| Material | Bulk modulus in GPa | Bulk modulus in ksi |
|---|---|---|
| Glass (see also diagram below table) | 35 to 55 | 5.8×103 |
| Steel | 160 | 23×103 |
| Diamond | 442 | 64×103 |
Material with bulk modulus value of 35GPa needs external pressure of 0.35 GPa (~3500Bar) to reduce the volume by one percent.
| Water | 2.2×109 Pa |
| Methanol | 8.23×108 Pa |
| Air | 1.42×105 Pa |
| Air | 1.01×105 Pa |
| Solid helium | 5×107 Pa |
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