Pipe Thermal Expansion

Linear expansion (in) for copper, PEX, PVC, CPVC, steel.

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Formula and source

ΔL = α × L × ΔT. Linear thermal-expansion coefficient α per material from NIST and pipe-manufacturer technical bulletins.

NIST material properties; manufacturer technical bulletins by name.

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